#E6A2E5 Hex Color

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Hex color #e6a2e5 graphic
Reach for #e6a2e5 when a layout needs a soft pastel lavender with a magenta lean. The hex code is light and gently saturated, which suits spring packaging, wedding stationery, and cosmetic branding. It reads best as a supporting tone or accent; across large areas it can wash out next to white. Deep plum and charcoal make it glow, and black text on #e6a2e5 clears WCAG AA for body copy.

Questions about #e6a2e5

What is #e6a2e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6a2e5 is rgb(230, 162, 229), in HSL hsl(301, 58%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6a2e5?
Deep plum and charcoal give #e6a2e5 the dark anchor a pastel needs. For a fresher palette, muted sage or a soft teal keeps the mood light without going washed out.
Is #e6a2e5 readable on white or black?
#e6a2e5 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.66:1 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.