#E79DCC Hex Color
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Not a hot magenta, #e79dcc is a pastel shade softened with white, giving it a milky, opalescent glow. Its low saturation keeps things gentle, so it works well as a background for cosmetics, confectionery, or spring branding. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast. Black text reads clearly on it at 10.1:1, passing WCAG AA.
Questions about #e79dcc
What is #e79dcc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e79dcc is rgb(231, 157, 204), in HSL hsl(322, 61%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 12%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e79dcc?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted olive give #e79dcc the darker neighbors its lightness needs. Next to white it can wash out, so avoid pale pairings unless you want a very faint look.
Is #e79dcc readable on white or black?
#e79dcc has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.09:1 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.