What Color Is #E061BD?

At 317° on the hue wheel, #E061BD lands firmly in the pink family. Its 67% saturation gives it a vivid, attention-grabbing quality, while 63% lightness positions it as a medium variant — ideal for soft backgrounds and light UI surfaces.

Color Meaning of #E061BD

Colors in the pink family are associated with compassion, romance, and tenderness. As a medium variant, #E061BD amplifies those associations with brightness and approachability, making it feel inviting and open.

Where to Use HEX Code #E061BD

Hero sections and full-width banners where medium pink tones anchor the page hierarchy
CTA buttons and interactive elements — the medium depth ensures visibility against light backgrounds
Navigation bars and sidebar accents that need to feel grounded and persistent
Data visualization charts where this pink shade differentiates data series coherently
Icon fills and badge backgrounds that require consistent recognition across screen sizes
Email template accents where rendering fidelity across mail clients matters

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Comparable red alternative with distinct character

HEX Code #E061BD in Design Systems

To implement #E061BD effectively in a design system, define it as a CSS custom property: :root { --color-pink-medium: #E061BD; }. This single definition propagates to every component referencing the token, and a palette update requires changing just one line.

Accessibility testing is essential. With a perceived brightness of 145/255, pair it with dark text (#1F2937 or darker) on light backgrounds to meet the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold. It works well as a surface color or decorative accent.

FAQ About HEX Color Code #E061BD

What color is #E061BD?
#E061BD produces a medium pink tone. The RGB breakdown (224, 97, 189) shows how the three light channels combine to create this specific pink hue at 317° on the color wheel.
Is #E061BD a dark or light color?
#E061BD registers as a light color at 145/255 perceived brightness. In practical terms, dark text (#1F2937) is the recommended foreground.
What colors go well with #E061BD?
Complementary pairing (≈137° hue) creates energetic contrast with #E061BD. Split-complementary (±150°) adds variety with less tension. Monochromatic schemes — lighter and darker pink shades — are the safest harmonious option.
Can I use #E061BD for branding?
#E061BD can serve as a primary or secondary brand color. Before committing, verify it renders well in both RGB (screens) and CMYK (print), test it against competitor palettes for differentiation, and confirm it meets WCAG contrast requirements in all planned applications.
How do I convert #E061BD to other color formats?
Convert #E061BD to RGB(224, 97, 189) by splitting the hex into three pairs and converting each from base-16 to base-10. HSL(317°, 67%, 63%) is derived from the RGB values using the standard algorithm. Visit our HEX to HSL converter for additional formats.