Love Letter color: hex code #E4658E
Love Letter has the hex code #E4658E. It is a light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 39.6% green and 55.7% blue (228, 101, 142).
Its hue angle is 341°, with 70% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 56% magenta, 38% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.55:1).
Love Letter (#E4658E) color codes
| HEX | #E4658E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 101, 142) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 39.6%, 55.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(341, 70%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(341, 56%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 56%, 38%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(59.67, 53.26, 2.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(59.67, 53.3, 2.31) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.533, 27.759, 28.757) | |
| Decimal | 14968206 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Love Letter, 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 #E4658E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.55:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #E4658E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.55:1 | Pass | 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 #E4658E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7b818fProtanopia
no red cones#9d998bDeuteranopia
no green cones#f55974Tritanopia
no blue cones#909090Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4658e; }
.text { color: #e4658e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4658e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 101 142 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4658e, #e47b65); }Similar colors
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See #E4658E on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E4658E?
- #E4658E is a light, moderate rose known as Love Letter. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Love Letter?
- The RGB value is 228, 101, 142: 228 red, 101 green and 142 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Love Letter?
- The complementary color is #65E4BB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4658E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.55:1 and white text 3.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.