#E1C1ED Hex Color
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#e1c1ed is a pale, desaturated purple that leans cool on the color wheel. Its high lightness gives it a delicate, airy quality that works well as a background for branding in cosmetics or wellness. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it remains readable even at small sizes. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated, modern look.
Questions about #e1c1ed
What is #e1c1ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1c1ed is rgb(225, 193, 237), in HSL hsl(284, 55%, 84%) and in CMYK 5%, 19%, 0%, 7%.
What colors complement #e1c1ed for a professional palette?
Is #e1c1ed readable on white or black?
#e1c1ed has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.05:1 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.