Frail Fuchsia color: hex code #EE88EE
Frail Fuchsia has the hex code #EE88EE. It is a light, moderate magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 53.3% green and 93.3% blue (238, 136, 238).
Its hue angle is 300°, with 75% saturation and 73% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 43% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.39:1).
Frail Fuchsia (#EE88EE) color codes
| HEX | #EE88EE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 136, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 53.3%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(300, 75%, 73%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(300, 43%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 43%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(70.84, 53.38, -35.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(70.84, 63.85, 326.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.496, 41.961, 85.838) | |
| Decimal | 15632622 | |
| Short hex | #E8E |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Frail Fuchsia, 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 #EE88EE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EE88EE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.39:1 | Pass | Pass | 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 #EE88EE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#80a5f2Protanopia
no red cones#9cb2ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#f492b0Tritanopia
no blue cones#adadadAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ee88ee; }
.text { color: #ee88ee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ee88ee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 136 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ee88ee, #ee88bb); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Orchid.
See #EE88EE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EE88EE?
- #EE88EE is a light, moderate magenta known as Frail Fuchsia. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Frail Fuchsia?
- The RGB value is 238, 136, 238: 238 red, 136 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Frail Fuchsia?
- The complementary color is #88EE88, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EE88EE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.39:1 and white text 2.24:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.