#E5BAD7 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Light and dusty, #e5bad7 is a pastel magenta softened by gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a gentle, airy mood suited to spring branding, cosmetics, baby products, and spacious UI backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or muted plum, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #e5bad7.
Questions about #e5bad7
What is #e5bad7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5bad7 is rgb(229, 186, 215), in HSL hsl(320, 45%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 6%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5bad7?
#e5bad7 pairs well with charcoal, muted plum, sage, and warm neutrals, which add readable contrast without overpowering its gentle pastel character in branding, packaging, or interface accents, while darker tones keep small text legible.
Does #e5bad7 look warm or cool?
#e5bad7 reads as gently cool to neutral because its magenta hue carries a cool floral quality, while gray undertones soften the saturation and keep it from feeling vivid, icy, or overly sweet. That balance suits calm, airy designs.
Is #e5bad7 readable on white or black?
#e5bad7 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.33:1 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.