#E1BAB9 Hex Color
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Barely any saturation and plenty of lightness keep #e1bab9 tame. The hex code reads as a dusty blush rather than a true red, gentle enough for backgrounds, baby products, and spring themes. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 11.9:1 contrast. Pair it with deep forest green or navy where a brighter pink would fight for attention.
Questions about #e1bab9
What is #e1bab9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1bab9 is rgb(225, 186, 185), in HSL hsl(2, 40%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 18%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1bab9?
Deep navy, forest green, and plum give #e1bab9 contrast without clashing, since its muted warmth grounds cooler darks. Skip pale yellows and whites, which wash out its subtle red undertone.
Is #e1bab9 readable on white or black?
#e1bab9 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.92:1 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.