Color swatch image showing Dark Pink (#E75480) with RGB(231,84,128) values

Dark Pink (#E75480) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Dark Pink (#E75480) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Dark Pink (#E75480) Color Information

Dark Pink (#E75480) RGB value is (231, 84, 128). The hex color red value is 231, green is 84, and blue is 128. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 75 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 64 percent, 45 percent, 9 percent.

Dark Pink
#E75480
rgb(231, 84, 128)
ColorMean
Share

Dark Pink (#E75480) Color Meaning

Dark Pink (#E75480) signifies bold sensitivity, passionate nurture, and modern romance. This deep, slightly muted pink is more assertive than pastel pinks, suggesting tropical flowers, bold fashion statements, and emotional depth. Psychologically, Dark Pink (#E75480) combines caring warmth with confident strength, promoting compassionate action and self-assured expression. It culturally references vibrant makeup, contemporary design accents, and certain exotic flora. Spiritually, Dark Pink (#E75480) represents love with boundaries, empowered kindness, and the heart's courageous voice, embodying a nurturing energy that is also decidedly strong and modern.

Color Conversion

Convert Dark Pink (#E75480) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#E75480
RGB
rgb(231, 84, 128)
HSL
hsl(342°, 75%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 64%, 45%, 9%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 64%, 91%)
XYZ
40.0216 24.8881 23.1166
Yxy
24.8881 0.4547 0.2827
Hunter Lab
49.8880 7.5909 0.5856
CIE-Lab
56.9662 60.2523 6.4917

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red231 / 255 (91%)
91%
Green84 / 255 (33%)
33%
Blue128 / 255 (50%)
50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)9 / 100 (9%)

Color Variations

Dark Pink (#E75480) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Dark Pink (#E75480) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Dark Pink (#E75480) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#E75480

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E75480 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Dark Pink (#E75480)

protanopia

#a7a675

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E75480;

Text Color

color: #E75480;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E75480;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E7548040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E75480;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E75480 0%, #a11740 100%);

Dark Pink (#E75480) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Dark Pink (#E75480) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.