#E0AEBA Hex Color
A sophisticated dusty pink with gentle warmth
This dusty, muted pink carries a gentle warmth that avoids feeling overly sweet or saccharine. Because it is highly unsaturated, #e0aeba serves as a sophisticated neutral base in cosmetic or fashion branding. It offers excellent legibility with black text, as the contrast ratio sits at 10.9:1. The hex code #e0aeba pairs well with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground its softness.
Questions about #e0aeba
What is #e0aeba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0aeba is rgb(224, 174, 186), in HSL hsl(346, 45%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 17%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #e0aeba?
#e0aeba works beautifully alongside deep charcoal or slate grays to ground its inherent softness. Because it is highly unsaturated, this dusty pink also creates a balanced, professional contrast when paired with muted teals or darker berry tones for a cohesive palette.
Is #e0aeba suitable for text on websites?
Yes, #e0aeba offers excellent legibility when used as a background for standard black text. With a contrast ratio of approximately 10.9:1, it remains a safe and readable choice for modern interface design without causing eye strain.
Is #e0aeba readable on white or black?
#e0aeba has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.93:1 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.