Color swatch image showing #EE3A80 with RGB(238,58,128) values
Color swatch image showing #EE3A80 with RGB(238,58,128) values

#EE3A80 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE3A80 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE3A80 Color Information

#EE3A80 RGB value is (238, 58, 128). The hex color red value is 238, green is 58, and blue is 128. Its HSL format shows a hue of 337°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 76 percent, 46 percent, 7 percent.

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#EE3A80 Color Meaning

Color #EE3A80 blends playful intensity with emotional candor, merging flirtation and fortitude. Color #EE3A80 is a brighter, more magenta-leaning variant—closer to neon but grounded in pigment reality. #EE3A80 radiates without apology, favored in pop culture, cosmetics, and digital interfaces where energy must feel human, not artificial. Unlike hot pink, #EE3A80 retains enough red to feel warm; unlike rose, #EE3A80 refuses subtlety. In consumer neuroscience, #EE3A80 hue triggers approach behavior while simultaneously signaling friendliness—ideal for social platforms and beauty tech. Functionally, color #EE3A80 dominates as a focal point. #EE3A80’s used in icons, CTAs, and hero imagery where conversion depends on instant recognition. Digital rendering is vivid across screens, though OLEDs may require slight desaturation to prevent bleed. Print use shines in fashion editorials and event branding, where its vibrancy translates to excitement. User testing confirms higher emotional engagement with color #EE3A80 in Gen Z and Millennial audiences, especially when paired with minimalist typography. Culturally, color #EE3A80 reflects the rise of bold vulnerability—sharing feelings with flair. #EE3A80 appears in mental health advocacy, dance, and drag as a symbol of emotional honesty turned performance. Spiritually, #EE3A80 aligns with the heart and sacral chakras in unison: love that moves. Designers choose color #EE3A80 when they want to signal passion with personality. Its magnetism is intentional, not accidental.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE3A80 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
#EE3A80
RGB
rgb(238, 58, 128)
HSL
hsl(337°, 84%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 76%, 46%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(337°, 76%, 93%)
XYZ
40.6692 22.7618 22.6720
Yxy
22.7618 0.4723 0.2644
Hunter Lab
47.7093 8.4430 0.2970
CIE-Lab
54.8261 71.4876 3.5716

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green58 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue128 / 255 (50%)
50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Yellow46 / 100 (46%)
46%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE3A80 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

#EE3A80 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 #EE3A80 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
#EE3A80

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.78:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE3A80 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

#EE3A80

protanopia

#a09e6f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE3A80;

Text Color

color: #EE3A80;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE3A80;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE3A8040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE3A80;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE3A80 0%, #9f0e46 100%);

#EE3A80 Color FAQs

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