#E28AD3 Hex Color
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Bright and sugary, this magenta leans neon thanks to high saturation and a mid-light base. The hex code #e28ad3 feels playful and a little flirty, which suits cosmetics, confectionery, and nightlife branding. It works best as a 10% accent color, since a full background can overwhelm. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #e28ad3
What is #e28ad3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e28ad3 is rgb(226, 138, 211), in HSL hsl(310, 60%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 7%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e28ad3?
Deep anchors work best, so try charcoal or dark teal to balance its sweetness. Its complement sits in the green range, and a muted olive keeps the mix from feeling like a candy store.
Can you use black text on #e28ad3?
Yes. Black text on #e28ad3 reaches about 8.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text is the weaker choice here and should stay on darker shades of this magenta.
Is #e28ad3 readable on white or black?
#e28ad3 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.80:1 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.