#E2BAF4 Hex Color
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Reach for #e2baf4 when a design calls for a soft pastel purple that stays fresh, think wedding invitations, wellness packaging, or spring-themed interfaces. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a cool, gentle character. It flatters deep plum and navy accents more than plain white, which can wash it out. Black text on this hex code reaches about 12.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body text. Best used as a background or supporting tone.
Questions about #e2baf4
What is #e2baf4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2baf4 is rgb(226, 186, 244), in HSL hsl(281, 73%, 84%) and in CMYK 7%, 24%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #e2baf4?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal give #e2baf4 the contrast it needs, while soft sage or dusty rose keeps the palette mellow. Skip pure white next to it, since the pairing can look washed out.
Is #e2baf4 readable on white or black?
#e2baf4 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.56:1 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.