Emperor’s Heartbeat color: hex code #CF2560
Emperor’s Heartbeat has the hex code #CF2560. It is a moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 81.2% red, 14.5% green and 37.6% blue (207, 37, 96).
Its hue angle is 339°, with 70% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 82% magenta, 54% yellow and 19% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.14:1).
Emperor’s Heartbeat (#CF2560) color codes
| HEX | #CF2560 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(207, 37, 96) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(81.2%, 14.5%, 37.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(339, 70%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(339, 82%, 81%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 82%, 54%, 19%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.23, 66.47, 9.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.23, 67.21, 8.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(28.508, 15.437, 12.543) | |
| Decimal | 13575520 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Emperor’s Heartbeat, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #CF2560 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.14:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #CF2560 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.14:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #CF2560 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#555861Protanopia
no red cones#81795cDeuteranopia
no green cones#e20040Tritanopia
no blue cones#6d6d6dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #cf2560; }
.text { color: #cf2560; }
.border { border: 2px solid #cf2560; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(207 37 96 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #cf2560, #cf3f25); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Ruby.
See #CF2560 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #CF2560?
- #CF2560 is a moderate rose known as Emperor’s Heartbeat. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Emperor’s Heartbeat?
- The RGB value is 207, 37, 96: 207 red, 37 green and 96 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Emperor’s Heartbeat?
- The complementary color is #25CF94, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #CF2560?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.09:1 and white text 5.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.