#E86AA5 Hex Color
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Not a shy pastel, #e86aa5 is a saturated, warm pink with real punch. Its red undertones soften the heat, so it feels bold yet mellow. Treat it as a 10 percent accent for calls to action, cosmetics, or confectionery packaging rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly on top, with about 7.0:1 contrast. For related shades, see what colors make pink.
Questions about #e86aa5
What is #e86aa5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e86aa5 is rgb(232, 106, 165), in HSL hsl(332, 73%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 29%, 9%.
Does black or white text read better on #e86aa5?
Black text is the safer choice, with about a 7.0:1 contrast ratio that passes WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short for small type.
What colors pair well with #e86aa5?
Pair #e86aa5 with navy or deep teal to ground its brightness. Cream softens it for gentler palettes, while white can make it look thin.
Is #e86aa5 readable on white or black?
#e86aa5 has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.03:1 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.