#E2B6D5 Hex Color
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Dusty orchid pink with a powdery, faded edge. The hex code #e2b6d5 carries enough magenta to read warm without turning sweet, and its very low saturation keeps it calm. Black text hits about 11.9:1 contrast on it, so it holds up as a background for body copy. Pair it with deep plum or forest green for contrast that flatters.
Questions about #e2b6d5
What is #e2b6d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2b6d5 is rgb(226, 182, 213), in HSL hsl(318, 43%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 6%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2b6d5?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all give #e2b6d5 the depth its low saturation needs. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so darker partners work better than light ones. Try plum for a rich, tonal pairing.
Is #e2b6d5 readable on white or black?
#e2b6d5 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.88:1 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.