#E16C93 Hex Color
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Not a shy pastel, #e16c93 is a saturated pink with a warm, mellow edge. Bold enough for calls to action, it works best as an accent rather than a full background. It flatters deep teal, and pairs well with muted neutrals once you know what colors make gray. Black text reads clearly on it at about 6.8:1 contrast. The hex code #e16c93 suits cosmetics, nightlife, and playful branding.
Questions about #e16c93
What is #e16c93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e16c93 is rgb(225, 108, 147), in HSL hsl(340, 66%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 35%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e16c93?
Deep teal and charcoal ground its loudness best, while warm golds push it toward playful, candy-like territory. Pale pastels nearby tend to wash it out, so keep its neighbors darker or more muted.
Is #e16c93 readable on white or black?
#e16c93 has a 3.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.76:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.