Paradise Pink color: hex code #E4445E
Paradise Pink has the hex code #E4445E. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 89.4% red, 26.7% green and 36.9% blue (228, 68, 94).
Its hue angle is 350°, with 75% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 70% magenta, 59% yellow and 11% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.29:1).
Paradise Pink (#E4445E) color codes
| HEX | #E4445E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 68, 94) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(89.4%, 26.7%, 36.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(350, 75%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(350, 70%, 89%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 70%, 59%, 11%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.43, 62.79, 21.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.43, 66.42, 19.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.086, 21.441, 12.826) | |
| Decimal | 14959710 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Paradise Pink, 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 #E4445E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.29:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #E4445E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.29:1 | 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 #E4445E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6e6a5eProtanopia
no red cones#978c5aDeuteranopia
no green cones#f9194fTritanopia
no blue cones#808080Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e4445e; }
.text { color: #e4445e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e4445e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(228 68 94 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e4445e, #e47a44); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Cerise.
See #E4445E on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E4445E?
- #E4445E is a moderate red known as Paradise Pink. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Paradise Pink?
- The RGB value is 228, 68, 94: 228 red, 68 green and 94 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Paradise Pink?
- The complementary color is #44E4CA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E4445E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.29:1 and white text 3.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.