#E257CC
A light, vivid magenta closely aligning with Orchid.
About #E257CC
The precise color #E257CC is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Orchid. In the RGB color space, it consists of 226 red, 87 green, and 204 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 62% M, 10% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E257CC
RGB226, 87, 204
HSL309.5°, 70.6%, 61.4%
CMYK0%, 62%, 10%, 11%
HSV309.5°, 61.5%, 88.6%
LAB59.3, 67.1, -34.2
XYZ45.7, 27.3, 60.0
Decimal14833612
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.25:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.47:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.10:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
5.50:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E257CC;
}
.text-color {
color: #E257CC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E257CC;
}