#E550ED Color Information

Hex color code: #E550ED

#E550ED is a striking magenta color. In RGB it is (229, 80, 237), and in HSL it is (297°, 81%, 62%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameMedium Orchid
HEX
#E550ED
RGB
229, 80, 237
HSL
297°, 81%, 62%
CMYK
3%, 66%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #E550ED;
background-color: #E550ED;
border-color: #E550ED;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E550ED;
border: 2px solid #E550ED;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#E550ED]
text-[#E550ED]
border-[#E550ED]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E550ED]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E550ED, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E550ED; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #E550ED; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #E550ED; background-color: #E550ED15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #E550ED20; border-left: 4px solid #E550ED; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #E550ED; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E550ED in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

229, 80, 237

Red: 229 / Green: 80 / Blue: 237

HSL

297°, 81%, 62%

Hue: 297° / Saturation: 81% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

3%, 66%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 3% / Magenta: 66% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #E550ED?

#E550ED is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E550ED to RGB:

rgb(229, 80, 237)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E550ED to HSL:

hsl(297, 81%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E550ED to CMYK:

cmyk(3%, 66%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic magenta tone, #E550ED has RGB (229, 80, 237) and HSL (297°, 81%, 62%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E550ED is #57ED50, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9650ED.

Use #E550ED in CSS: color: #E550ED or background-color: #E550ED. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E550ED

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 6.70:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E550ED?

#E550ED is a dynamic magenta color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #E550ED?

#E550ED in RGB is (229, 80, 237) - 229 red, 80 green, and 237 blue.

How to use #E550ED in CSS?

Use #E550ED directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E550ED?

#57ED50 (complementary), #9650ED (analogous), and #CF17D9 (lighter shade) work well with #E550ED.