Majestic Magenta color: hex code #EE4488
Majestic Magenta has the hex code #EE4488. It is a vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 26.7% green and 53.3% blue (238, 68, 136).
Its hue angle is 336°, with 83% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 71% magenta, 43% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.82:1).
Majestic Magenta (#EE4488) color codes
| HEX | #EE4488 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 68, 136) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 26.7%, 53.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(336, 83%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(336, 71%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 71%, 43%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.18, 69.02, 0.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.18, 69.03, 0.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(41.774, 24.094, 25.739) | |
| Decimal | 15615112 | |
| Short hex | #E48 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Majestic 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 #EE4488 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.82:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #EE4488 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.82:1 | 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 #EE4488 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#69728aProtanopia
no red cones#979384Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff2a61Tritanopia
no blue cones#878787Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ee4488; }
.text { color: #ee4488; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ee4488; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 68 136 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ee4488, #ee5544); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Rose.
See #EE4488 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EE4488?
- #EE4488 is a vivid rose known as Majestic Magenta. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Majestic Magenta?
- The RGB value is 238, 68, 136: 238 red, 68 green and 136 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Majestic Magenta?
- The complementary color is #44EEAA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EE4488?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.82:1 and white text 3.61:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.