#E794B6 Hex Color
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#e794b6 is a soft, unsaturated pink with a warm glow. Its mellow lightness makes it a gentle base for cosmetics packaging, spring themes, and confectionery branding. It reads best with black text at about 9.3:1 contrast, so small body copy stays accessible. Pair it with deep plum or muted olive to keep it from washing out next to white.
Questions about #e794b6
What is #e794b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e794b6 is rgb(231, 148, 182), in HSL hsl(335, 63%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 21%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e794b6?
#e794b6 pairs well with deep plum and muted olive, which ground its lightness without overpowering it. Avoid placing it directly against pure white, where it loses definition.
Is #e794b6 a good background color for text?
Yes. Black text on #e794b6 reaches about 9.3:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1, so small body copy stays readable. White text does not.
Is #e794b6 readable on white or black?
#e794b6 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.30:1 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.