#E9165F
A medium, vivid magenta closely aligning with Crimson.
About #E9165F
The precise color #E9165F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 233, 22, and 95.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 91% Magenta, 59% Yellow, and 9% Black. The HSL representation is 339.2° hue, 82.7% saturation, and 50.0% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E9165F
RGB233, 22, 95
HSL339.2°, 82.7%, 50.0%
CMYK0%, 91%, 59%, 9%
HSV339.2°, 90.6%, 91.4%
LAB50.4, 75.6, 17.1
XYZ36.0, 18.7, 12.5
Decimal15275615
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.43:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.74:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.23:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.03:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E9165F;
}
.text-color {
color: #E9165F;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E9165F;
}