#E288D6 Hex Color

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Bright and fairly saturated, #e288d6 blends pink with a soft purple undertone for a playful, tender look. Its neon-leaning energy suits cosmetics, fashion, confectionery, romance, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside navy or plum. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #e288d6.

Questions about #e288d6

What is #e288d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e288d6 is rgb(226, 136, 214), in HSL hsl(308, 61%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 5%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e288d6?
#e288d6 pairs well with navy or plum for deeper contrast, while soft pinks and white create a lighter romantic palette; its purple undertone helps these combinations feel coordinated rather than sharply clashing.
Does #e288d6 have warm or cool undertones?
#e288d6 reads as a bright pink with a slightly cool cast because its soft purple undertone pulls it away from orange-based pinks, though its high saturation keeps the overall impression lively and energetic. Use it when you want warmth with a polished edge.
Is #e288d6 readable on white or black?
#e288d6 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.72:1 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.