#E99999
A light, moderate red closely aligning with Lightpink.
About #E99999
At its core, #E99999 is a light and moderate hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lightpink. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(233, 153, 153).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 34% magenta, 34% yellow, and 9% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E99999
RGB233, 153, 153
HSL0.0°, 64.5%, 75.7%
CMYK0%, 34%, 34%, 9%
HSV0.0°, 34.3%, 91.4%
LAB71.1, 30.0, 12.4
XYZ50.7, 42.4, 35.6
Decimal15309209
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.21:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.48:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.06:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E99999;
}
.text-color {
color: #E99999;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E99999;
}