Color swatch image showing #E79FC5 with RGB(231,159,197) values

#E79FC5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E79FC5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E79FC5 Color Information

#E79FC5 RGB value is (231, 159, 197). The hex color red value is 231, green is 159, and blue is 197. Its HSL format shows a hue of 328°, saturation of 60 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 31 percent, 15 percent, 9 percent.

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#E79FC5 Color Meaning

Color #E79FC5 blends soft assertiveness with playful sincerity. #E79FC5 dusty rose-pink (RGB 231, 159, 196) tempers sweetness with maturity—less bubblegum, more pressed peonies. Color #E79FC5 avoids the infantilizing tone of bright pinks while retaining warmth, making #E79FC5 effective in inclusive wellness, gender-neutral fashion, or mental health platforms. Its moderate saturation ensures legibility without visual fatigue. Historically, such hues emerged in early 20th-century cosmetics and art deco interiors, signaling modern femininity without fragility. Today, color #E79FC5 appears in brands rejecting binary color norms—opting for emotional nuance over stereotype. Research in social perception shows that muted pinks like #E79FC5 reduce judgment in group settings, fostering openness. Symbolically, color #E79FC5 stands for tenderness with boundaries. #E79FC5’s not passive—#E79FC5 chooses softness actively. In UI design, #E79FC5 marks supportive actions (e.g., “save draft” or “share gently”) rather than urgent commands. Spiritually, #E79FC5 echoes the Japanese concept of amae: interdependence wrapped in grace.

Color Conversion

Convert #E79FC5 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
#E79FC5
RGB
rgb(231, 159, 197)
HSL
hsl(328°, 60%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 31%, 15%, 9%)
HSV
hsv(328°, 31%, 91%)
XYZ
55.4312 45.8164 58.7452
Yxy
45.8164 0.3465 0.2864
Hunter Lab
67.6878 7.4786 -1.7675
CIE-Lab
73.4263 32.2844 -8.6342

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red231 / 255 (91%)
91%
Green159 / 255 (62%)
62%
Blue197 / 255 (77%)
77%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Yellow15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Key (Black)9 / 100 (9%)

Color Variations

#E79FC5 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

#E79FC5 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 #E79FC5 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E79FC5 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E79FC5;

Text Color

color: #E79FC5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E79FC5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E79FC540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E79FC5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E79FC5 0%, #b22d74 100%);

#E79FC5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E79FC5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.