#E6E0FF Hex Color
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#e6e0ff is the hex code for a pastel purple so light it sits close to white, with a faint violet cast. At this lightness it works best as a large background base, not an accent, since it loses definition against white surfaces. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal to give it weight. Black text on #e6e0ff hits about 16.5:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #e6e0ff
What is #e6e0ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6e0ff is rgb(230, 224, 255), in HSL hsl(252, 100%, 94%) and in CMYK 10%, 12%, 0%, 0%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e6e0ff?
Deep plum and charcoal give #e6e0ff the weight it lacks on its own, while muted sage keeps the palette soft. Since the shade is almost neutral, one darker anchor color makes the pairing read intentional.
Does #e6e0ff read warm or cool?
It reads cool, thanks to its blue-leaning violet undertone, though the saturation is so low the effect stays subtle. Next to warm creams or peaches, the cool cast becomes more noticeable.
Is #e6e0ff readable on white or black?
#e6e0ff has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.47:1 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.