#E2A5D5 Hex Color
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#e2a5d5 is a pastel magenta with a soft, powdery finish. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a sweet, gentle character that suits spring campaigns, cosmetics, and confectionery. Treat it as a supporting tone rather than a lead color, since it can wash out against pure white. Black text on #e2a5d5 reaches about 10.6:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA. It looks richer beside deep plum than beside other pinks.
Questions about #e2a5d5
What is #e2a5d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2a5d5 is rgb(226, 165, 213), in HSL hsl(313, 51%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 6%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2a5d5?
#e2a5d5 pairs well with deep plum, forest green, and warm charcoal for contrast. Cream and dusty gold keep the palette soft if you want less punch.
Is #e2a5d5 readable on white or black?
#e2a5d5 has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.57:1 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.