#E56688 Hex Color
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Not a shy pastel, #e56688 is a bold, saturated pink with warm raspberry undertones. It works loudest as an accent, pulling eyes to buttons and highlights without swamping a layout. Black text on this hex code clears WCAG AA at about 6.6:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for punch, or soften it with cream for cosmetics and confectionery packaging.
Questions about #e56688
What is #e56688 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e56688 is rgb(229, 102, 136), in HSL hsl(344, 71%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 41%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e56688?
Deep teal, charcoal, and cream all balance #e56688 well. The pink's high saturation needs muted or dark neighbors, or it will overpower the rest of the palette.
Is #e56688 readable on white or black?
#e56688 has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.58:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.