Pearly Pink color: hex code #EE99CC
Pearly Pink has the hex code #EE99CC. It is a light, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 60% green and 80% blue (238, 153, 204).
Its hue angle is 324°, with 71% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 36% magenta, 14% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.06:1).
Pearly Pink (#EE99CC) color codes
| HEX | #EE99CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 153, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 60%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(324, 71%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(324, 36%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 36%, 14%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(73.1, 38.93, -12.88) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(73.1, 41.01, 341.69) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.55, 45.322, 62.832) | |
| Decimal | 15636940 | |
| Short hex | #E9C |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pearly 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 #EE99CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.06:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EE99CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.06:1 | 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 #EE99CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9eabceProtanopia
no red cones#b3b9caDeuteranopia
no green cones#f899abTritanopia
no blue cones#b3b3b3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ee99cc; }
.text { color: #ee99cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ee99cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 153 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ee99cc, #ee99a1); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Carnation Pink.
See #EE99CC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EE99CC?
- #EE99CC is a light, moderate rose known as Pearly Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pearly Pink?
- The RGB value is 238, 153, 204: 238 red, 153 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pearly Pink?
- The complementary color is #99EEBB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EE99CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.06:1 and white text 2.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.