#E3A3D2 Hex Color

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Soft and lightly muted, #e3a3d2 is a pastel magenta with pink-violet undertones and a gentle, glowing finish. Its fresh, feminine character suits spring branding, cosmetics, baby products, romance, and confectionery. Use it as a supporting tone beside plum, navy, or warm cream, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable, with about 10.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #e3a3d2.

Questions about #e3a3d2

What is #e3a3d2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3a3d2 is rgb(227, 163, 210), in HSL hsl(316, 53%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 7%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3a3d2?
#e3a3d2 pairs well with plum, navy, and warm cream, which give its soft pastel magenta base more definition without overpowering its pink-violet undertones. Use it as an accent or supporting color because white can make it look washed out.
Is #e3a3d2 readable on white or black?
#e3a3d2 has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.43:1 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.