#E45198
- RGB
- 228, 81, 152
- Brightness
- 148.4
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 331°, 73%, 61%
- HSV V %
- 89%
- Lab
- 56.7, 63.1, -8.0
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 64%, 33%, 11%
- PNG size
- 6.0 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, vivid warm hue
Recommended text: Black (5.93:1 — AA / AAA (large))
Color Profile: #E45198
Common Name: Magenta
RGB: (228, 81, 152)
HSL: (323°, 65%, 57%)
Contrast Ratio vs White: 4.1:1 (AA Fail)
Contrast Ratio vs Black: 10.5:1 (AAA Pass)
Mood Blurb:
#E45198 is a deep, striking magenta shade, offering a strong and vibrant presence. Often associated with creativity, boldness, and youthful energy, this color makes a statement. It has a rich, yet slightly calming balance between pink and purple hues, making it a favorite for artistic designs and eye-catching branding.
Close Named Matches:
- Pantone Solid Uncoated - #E854A1 (ΔE=3.56)
- Benjamin Moore Paint - #BD4380 (ΔE=12.55)
- Farrow and Ball - #BF7A8F (ΔE=34.32)
- Jotun Paint - #D77386 (ΔE=27.13)
Why Designers Use It:
Magenta hues, like #E45198, are frequently chosen in design for their ability to draw attention without overwhelming the senses. Designers often use this color in branding, especially for industries focused on creativity, such as fashion, entertainment, and cosmetics. It’s particularly popular for modern, youthful brands seeking to appear vibrant, energetic, and forward-thinking. #E45198 is also a favorite in artistic contexts, where it’s used to create bold visual statements or highlight key elements.
Regionally, this color can carry different associations. In Western cultures, it’s often linked with creativity and individuality, while in other parts of the world, it may carry deeper emotional significance in fashion or religious symbols. The color's use can also be traced back to fashion trends that thrive in the entertainment and beauty industries, where it has evolved from more traditional shades of red and purple to a modern, slightly surrealistic variation.
The composition of this color, blending red and purple tones, mirrors the boldness found in nature, such as the vibrant hues of tropical flowers or sunsets. While it's not tied to a specific natural resource or chemical, its association with bold visual design makes it perfect for industries like textiles, interior design, and branding for digital products.