#E1BEBE Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated pink sits firmly in the pastel family with a distinct ashy undertone. It provides a gentle backdrop for delicate designs, and black text remains highly readable over it. Because of its low saturation, #e1bebe works best as a large-area background rather than a focal point. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to add necessary weight and structure. The hex code for this color is #e1bebe.
Questions about #e1bebe
What is #e1bebe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1bebe is rgb(225, 190, 190), in HSL hsl(0, 37%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 16%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #e1bebe in a design?
#e1bebe functions best when anchored by deep neutrals that provide visual weight to its airy, pastel nature. Pair it with charcoal or deep slate greys to create a sophisticated, high-contrast look that keeps text legible while maintaining a soft aesthetic.
Is #e1bebe readable on white or black?
#e1bebe has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.31:1 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.