#E2688C Hex Color
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#e2688c is a bold, saturated pink that carries a heavy, warm intensity. Because of its high visibility, this shade works best as a punchy accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or dark teals, which ground the playful energy. Black text provides excellent legibility against this hue, making it a reliable choice for high-impact calls to action or UI highlights.
Questions about #e2688c
What is #e2688c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2688c is rgb(226, 104, 140), in HSL hsl(342, 68%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 38%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2688c for balanced design?
Is #e2688c suitable for use as a primary interface background?
Using #e2688c as a large-scale background is generally discouraged due to its high saturation and heavy visual weight, which can cause eye strain. Instead, treat it as a deliberate accent or highlight for buttons and interaction states where high visibility is desired.
Is #e2688c readable on white or black?
#e2688c has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.