#E3ADD6 Hex Color
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Pastel magenta with a soft orchid cast, #e3add6 sits light and desaturated, so it reads gentle rather than loud. It works best as a dominant background for cosmetics, confectionery, or spring layouts, with deep plum or forest green as small accents. The muted tone can look washed out beside plain white. Black text on it reaches about 11.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #e3add6
What is #e3add6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3add6 is rgb(227, 173, 214), in HSL hsl(314, 49%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 6%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3add6?
Deep plum and forest green give #e3add6 the contrast its muted lightness needs, while cream softens it for romantic or confectionery palettes. Avoid pairing it with white backgrounds, where it fades.
Is #e3add6 readable on white or black?
#e3add6 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.21:1 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.