Magnificent Magenta color: hex code #EE22AA
Magnificent Magenta has the hex code #EE22AA. It is a vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 13.3% green and 66.7% blue (238, 34, 170).
Its hue angle is 320°, with 86% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 86% magenta, 29% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.44:1).
Magnificent Magenta (#EE22AA) color codes
| HEX | #EE22AA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 34, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 13.3%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(320, 86%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(320, 86%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 86%, 29%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.27, 81.22, -22.14) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.27, 84.18, 344.75) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.09, 22.229, 40.044) | |
| Decimal | 15606442 | |
| Short hex | #E2A |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Magnificent Magenta, 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 #EE22AA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.44:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #EE22AA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.86:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.44:1 | 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 #EE22AA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#486cadProtanopia
no red cones#858ea6Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff1468Tritanopia
no blue cones#828282Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ee22aa; }
.text { color: #ee22aa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ee22aa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 34 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ee22aa, #ee2244); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Barbie Pink.
See #EE22AA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EE22AA?
- #EE22AA is a vivid rose known as Magnificent Magenta. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Magnificent Magenta?
- The RGB value is 238, 34, 170: 238 red, 34 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Magnificent Magenta?
- The complementary color is #22EE66, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EE22AA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.44:1 and white text 3.86:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.