#E1BDDD Hex Color
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#e1bddd is a light, dusty magenta with very low saturation, giving it an ashy, delicate appearance. Its soft pink-violet cast suits spring themes, cosmetics, baby products, and airy backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep plum; white can wash it out. This hex code also provides strong readability with black text.
Questions about #e1bddd
What is #e1bddd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1bddd is rgb(225, 189, 221), in HSL hsl(307, 37%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 2%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1bddd?
#e1bddd pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, muted olive, and warm cream because these darker or earthy tones give its pale, dusty magenta surface more definition without making the palette feel harsh. Use it as a supporting tone with dark text and one warmer accent.
Is #e1bddd readable on white or black?
#e1bddd has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.52:1 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.