#E2B5F4 Hex Color
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Not candy pink and not deep violet, #e2b5f4 is a pastel lavender that leans cool and softly lit. Its low saturation keeps it gentle rather than loud. It works best as a dominant background in spring, wellness, or wedding layouts, and pairs well with deep plum or muted sage instead of plain white. The hex code also clears WCAG AA with black text at about 12.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #e2b5f4
What is #e2b5f4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2b5f4 is rgb(226, 181, 244), in HSL hsl(283, 74%, 83%) and in CMYK 7%, 26%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #e2b5f4?
Deep plum and muted sage green bring out the lavender without overpowering it, while warm taupe grounds its cool undertone. Avoid pairing it directly with pure white, which can wash the color out.
Is #e2b5f4 readable on white or black?
#e2b5f4 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.14:1 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.