#E5C9E7 Hex Color

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#e5c9e7 is a pale, highly muted purple with soft pink undertones and a cool, airy finish. Its delicate lightness suits wellness, wedding, beauty, and children’s branding, especially as a spacious UI background. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal for definition, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #e5c9e7.

Questions about #e5c9e7

What is #e5c9e7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c9e7 is rgb(229, 201, 231), in HSL hsl(296, 38%, 85%) and in CMYK 1%, 13%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e5c9e7?
#e5c9e7 pairs well with navy or charcoal, which add definition without overpowering its pale purple base; muted mauve or soft pink can support a gentler, coordinated palette.
Is #e5c9e7 readable on white or black?
#e5c9e7 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.84:1 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.