#E3C4CA Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated pink sits on the edge of a neutral grey, giving it an ashy, delicate appearance. Because it is highly desaturated, #e3c4ca works best as a soft background or a supporting tone in minimal UI designs. It pairs well with charcoal greys, which provide enough contrast for clear readability. The hex code for this airy, muted shade is #e3c4ca.
Questions about #e3c4ca
What is #e3c4ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3c4ca is rgb(227, 196, 202), in HSL hsl(348, 36%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 11%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #e3c4ca in a design?
#e3c4ca works harmoniously with charcoal or deep slate tones, which provide the necessary contrast for readability. Because it is so muted, it also functions as a sophisticated neutral alongside soft creams or muted sage greens.
Is #e3c4ca suitable for text on a white background?
Using #e3c4ca for text is not recommended due to poor contrast against white. This shade is best reserved for large backgrounds, decorative UI elements, or accent shapes where readability is not a primary requirement for the user.
Is #e3c4ca readable on white or black?
#e3c4ca has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.01:1 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.