Amaranth Color – #e86ead: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Amaranth color hex code is #e86ead, and it is composed of 91% red, 43% green and 68% blue.
Amaranth is a light, muted, and warm color at 53% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.89:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Amaranth color (#e86ead) against dark backgrounds.

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Amaranth Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Amaranth, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e86ead |
| RGB | rgb(232,110,173) |
| HSL | hsl(329,72.6%,67.1%) |
| CMYK | 0, 53, 25, 9 |
| HSV | 329, 53, 91 |
| RGB % | 91, 43, 68 |
| XYZ | 46.4, 31.3, 43.1 |
| LAB | 62.8, 54.2, -11.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Pink |
| Saturation | 53% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.89 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 7.26 (passes WCAG AA) |
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