#E0B8C4 Hex Color
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#e0b8c4 is a dusty, pastel pink with a gray undertone that keeps it soft instead of sweet. Its low saturation works well as a calm base for cosmetics packaging, spring layouts, and minimal backgrounds, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text on it hits about 11.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #e0b8c4 pairs nicely with deep plum or charcoal.
Questions about #e0b8c4
What is #e0b8c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0b8c4 is rgb(224, 184, 196), in HSL hsl(342, 39%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 12%, 12%.
What text color works best on #e0b8c4?
Black text is the clearest choice on #e0b8c4, reaching about 11.8:1 contrast. That passes WCAG AA for small body text with room to spare, so no adjustments are needed.
What colors pair well with #e0b8c4?
Deep plum and charcoal make the muted pink of #e0b8c4 feel richer than plain white does. For a warmer mix, try terracotta or olive accents.
Is #e0b8c4 readable on white or black?
#e0b8c4 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.82:1 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.