#E81B94 color
The hex color #E81B94 is a vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91% red, 10.6% green and 58% blue (232, 27, 148).
Its hue angle is 325°, with 82% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 88% magenta, 36% yellow and 9% black.
The closest named color is Fanatic Fuchsia (#EE1199), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.02:1).
#E81B94 color codes
| HEX | #E81B94 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(232, 27, 148) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91%, 10.6%, 58%) | |
| HSL | hsl(325, 82%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(325, 88%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 88%, 36%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.93, 78.8, -12.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.93, 79.83, 350.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(39.019, 20.083, 29.833) | |
| Decimal | 15211412 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #E81B94, 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 #E81B94 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.02:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #E81B94 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.02:1 | 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 #E81B94 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4d6597Protanopia
no red cones#868890Deuteranopia
no green cones#fa005aTritanopia
no blue cones#7c7c7cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e81b94; }
.text { color: #e81b94; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e81b94; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(232 27 148 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e81b94, #e81b2e); }
Similar colors
#ee1199Fanatic Fuchsia#ee0099Love Vessel#e0218aBarbie Pink#ee0088Feasty Fuchsia#ee1188Fabulous Fuchsia#dd1188Benevolent Pink#f42c93Prickly Pink#e02e82Mystic Magenta
Questions
- What color is #E81B94?
- #E81B94 is a vivid rose, closest to the named color Fanatic Fuchsia. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #E81B94?
- The RGB value is 232, 27, 148: 232 red, 27 green and 148 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #E81B94?
- The complementary color is #1BE86F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E81B94?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.02:1 and white text 4.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.