#E5AFE8 Hex Color
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Soft, light, and unsaturated, #e5afe8 is a pastel lavender with a cool pink undertone. It works best as a dominant background or base, where its calm glow can fill space without overwhelming. Pair it with deep plum or forest green to keep it from washing out. Black text reads clearly on top, at about 11.6:1 contrast, so this hex code handles body copy with ease.
Questions about #e5afe8
What is #e5afe8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5afe8 is rgb(229, 175, 232), in HSL hsl(297, 55%, 80%) and in CMYK 1%, 25%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e5afe8?
Deep plum and forest green give #e5afe8 the contrast it lacks next to white, while warm terracotta adds an unexpected spark. Keep dark shades in the supporting role and let this light lavender hold the base.
Is #e5afe8 readable on white or black?
#e5afe8 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.62:1 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.