Pink Prestige color: hex code #EE99AA
Pink Prestige has the hex code #EE99AA. It is a light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 60% green and 66.7% blue (238, 153, 170).
Its hue angle is 348°, with 71% saturation and 77% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 36% magenta, 29% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.77:1).
Pink Prestige (#EE99AA) color codes
| HEX | #EE99AA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 153, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 60%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 71%, 77%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 36%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 36%, 29%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(72.14, 33.97, 4.49) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(72.14, 34.27, 7.53) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(53.908, 43.866, 43.65) | |
| Decimal | 15636906 | |
| Short hex | #E9A |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pink Prestige, 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 #EE99AA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EE99AA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.77:1 | 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 #EE99AA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#a6a7aaProtanopia
no red cones#bbb7a8Deuteranopia
no green cones#fc929fTritanopia
no blue cones#b1b1b1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ee99aa; }
.text { color: #ee99aa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ee99aa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 153 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ee99aa, #eeb299); }Similar colors
#ef98aaPiggy#e69dadBrandywine Spritz#e7a2aeSprinkled With Pink#e79db3Always Rosey#e398afPassion Potion#dd99aaBlush Bomb#fca2adBallet Slippers#ff91a4Salmon Pink
See #EE99AA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EE99AA?
- #EE99AA is a light, moderate red known as Pink Prestige. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pink Prestige?
- The RGB value is 238, 153, 170: 238 red, 153 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pink Prestige?
- The complementary color is #99EEDD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EE99AA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 9.77:1 and white text 2.15:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.