#E1ACD9 Hex Color
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Far from loud magenta, #e1acd9 is a pale, powdery tint with only a trace of that hue left. Its high lightness and low saturation read soft and airy, so it works best as a dominant background base in cosmetics, spring, or confectionery designs. Deep plum and forest green accents keep it from feeling washed out. Black text sits comfortably on top, with contrast near 11:1.
Questions about #e1acd9
What is #e1acd9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1acd9 is rgb(225, 172, 217), in HSL hsl(309, 47%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 4%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1acd9?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal give #e1acd9 enough contrast to keep it from fading into the background. Warm metallics like brass also suit its powdery character. Avoid pairing it with pale neutrals, which make it look washed out.
Is #e1acd9 readable on white or black?
#e1acd9 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.10:1 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.