#E0799B Hex Color

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Beauty packaging and boutique branding often reach for this warm, mellow pink. #e0799b sits at a mid lightness with muted saturation, so it reads soft rather than loud, with a dusty rose undertone. Use it as a supporting tone or accent, since it washes out next to pure white. Pair it with deep plum for contrast. The hex code #e0799b suits cosmetics, confectionery, and romantic floral work.

Questions about #e0799b

What is #e0799b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0799b is rgb(224, 121, 155), in HSL hsl(340, 62%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 31%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e0799b?
Deep plum and charcoal both give #e0799b real contrast, while cream softens it better than stark white. Skip pale grays, which make the pink look washed out.
Is #e0799b readable on white or black?
#e0799b has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.37:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.