#E1D9EB Hex Color
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This pale violet has a desaturated, misty quality that sits between light grey and soft lavender. Because it is highly tinted, #e1d9eb serves as a clean, airy base for minimalist UI designs. It pairs well with charcoal greys for high-contrast, readable text, ensuring accessibility without relying on harsh white backgrounds. Avoid using it as a large accent, as it can look washed out against brighter tones.
Questions about #e1d9eb
What is #e1d9eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1d9eb is rgb(225, 217, 235), in HSL hsl(267, 31%, 89%) and in CMYK 4%, 8%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with the misty tone of #e1d9eb?
Is #e1d9eb readable on white or black?
#e1d9eb has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.32:1 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.