#E6C3D4 Hex Color

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Far from bubblegum bright, this pale pink leans gray, which gives it a powdery, faded character. #e6c3d4 works best as a dominant background in cosmetics, spring layouts, and packaging, where its low saturation keeps things soft. It can read washed out against pure white, so ground it with deep plum or charcoal. Black text passes easily on this hex code.

Questions about #e6c3d4

What is #e6c3d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6c3d4 is rgb(230, 195, 212), in HSL hsl(331, 41%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 8%, 10%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What text color reads best on #e6c3d4?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching about 13.1:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text falls short for small type.
What colors pair well with #e6c3d4?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted forest green give this pale pink the contrast it lacks next to white. A burgundy accent also reads richer than a plain gray pairing.
Is #e6c3d4 readable on white or black?
#e6c3d4 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.12:1 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.