#E242C5
A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Mediumorchid.
About #E242C5
The precise color #E242C5 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumorchid. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 226, 66, and 197.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 71% Magenta, 13% Yellow, and 11% Black. The HSL representation is 310.9° hue, 73.4% saturation, and 57.3% lightness.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E242C5
RGB226, 66, 197
HSL310.9°, 73.4%, 57.3%
CMYK0%, 71%, 13%, 11%
HSV310.9°, 70.8%, 88.6%
LAB56.2, 73.9, -35.0
XYZ43.4, 24.1, 55.2
Decimal14828229
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.61:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.82:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.45:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.95:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E242C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #E242C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E242C5;
}