#E28EA8 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#e28ea8 is a soft, unsaturated pink with warm, dusty undertones. Its muted lightness gives it a gentle, romantic feel, which suits beauty packaging, confectionery, and spring campaigns. It reads best as a dominant base in a 60/30/10 palette, flattered by deep plum or forest green. Black text sits clearly on top at about 8.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #e28ea8
What is #e28ea8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e28ea8 is rgb(226, 142, 168), in HSL hsl(341, 59%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 26%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e28ea8?
Deep plum and forest green bring out its warm side, while charcoal keeps it grounded and modern. Skip bright whites and vivid reds, since they either wash it out or fight its muted tone.
Is #e28ea8 readable on white or black?
#e28ea8 has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.66:1 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.