#E496A0 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #e496a0 is a muted reddish pink with a light value and gentle gray undertones. Its pastel finish suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and food packaging without feeling sugary. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which achieves about a 9.2:1 contrast ratio. Designers can identify this shade with the hex code #e496a0.
Questions about #e496a0
What is #e496a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e496a0 is rgb(228, 150, 160), in HSL hsl(352, 59%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 30%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e496a0?
#e496a0 pairs well with charcoal, burgundy, and warm neutrals because its muted rosy warmth balances deeper and earthy tones in layered palettes while keeping the overall look gentle rather than stark or overly sugary. Use charcoal or black for readable text, while burgundy can add contrast in accents.
Is #e496a0 readable on white or black?
#e496a0 has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.16:1 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.