#E197A1 Hex Color
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#e197a1 is a light, warm reddish pink with muted saturation and a soft, powdery finish. Its gentle brightness suits spring backgrounds, baby products, romantic branding, and lively sales graphics without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text reaches about 9.1:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #e197a1
What is #e197a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e197a1 is rgb(225, 151, 161), in HSL hsl(352, 55%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 28%, 12%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e197a1?
Pair #e197a1 with navy or charcoal when the design needs definition, or with muted terracotta for warmth. These darker companions balance its lightness and keep the pink from looking washed out, especially in headings, packaging details, and small interface accents.
Is #e197a1 readable on white or black?
#e197a1 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.14:1 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.