#E6CAD5 Hex Color
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#e6cad5 is a desaturated, pale pink with a distinct greyish undertone that keeps it from appearing too sweet. This delicate, airy shade works best as a supporting background tone for minimalist branding or cosmetic design. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it maintains excellent readability. The hex code for this soft, muted pink is #e6cad5.
Questions about #e6cad5
What is #e6cad5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6cad5 is rgb(230, 202, 213), in HSL hsl(336, 36%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 7%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6cad5 for a balanced palette?
#e6cad5 works beautifully when paired with charcoal or deep slate for high-contrast, modern aesthetics. To keep the design soft and feminine, combine it with warm cream tones or muted sage greens that ground the airy quality of the pink.
Is #e6cad5 readable on white or black?
#e6cad5 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.77:1 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.