#E4C2F9 Hex Color
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A pale, desaturated lilac, #e4c2f9 brings a soft, airy quality to any interface. Its high lightness makes it an excellent choice for a background color that remains readable with black text. Because of its cool undertones, pair this shade with deep charcoal or slate greys to add necessary structure. Use the hex code #e4c2f9 sparingly, as it can appear washed out if used across too large an area.
Questions about #e4c2f9
What is #e4c2f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4c2f9 is rgb(228, 194, 249), in HSL hsl(277, 82%, 87%) and in CMYK 8%, 22%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #e4c2f9 in a design?
This pale lilac functions best when grounded by deep, high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or slate gray. Because #e4c2f9 is desaturated, avoiding overly bright accents ensures the color remains sophisticated and doesn't appear washed out on your interface.
Is #e4c2f9 a warm or cool shade?
This color sits on the cool side of the spectrum, carrying subtle blue-violet undertones that lend it an airy, refreshing quality. These cool characteristics make #e4c2f9 an effective choice for wellness or technology branding where a sense of clarity is desired.
Is #e4c2f9 readable on white or black?
#e4c2f9 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.38:1 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.