#E5C4D3 Hex Color
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#e5c4d3 is a pale, faded pink with a soft mauve undertone and airy lightness. The hex code suits gentle backgrounds, spring layouts, baby products, cosmetics, and intimate branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep burgundy, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text remains highly readable on this light base.
Questions about #e5c4d3
What is #e5c4d3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c4d3 is rgb(229, 196, 211), in HSL hsl(333, 39%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 8%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5c4d3?
The hex color #e5c4d3 pairs well with charcoal text, deep burgundy accents, and soft cream surfaces, which give its pale mauve-pink base stronger definition without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #e5c4d3 readable on white or black?
#e5c4d3 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.16:1 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.