#E888B0 Hex Color
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A mid pastel pink close to bubblegum, but warmer and slightly dusty. The hex code #e888b1… wait, #e888b0 has enough saturation to work as a soft background for cosmetics, packaging, or spring layouts without going flat. Black text on it hits about 8.6:1 contrast, so it passes AA behind small type, while white text washes out. Pair it with deep plum or slate to keep things grounded.
Questions about #e888b0
What is #e888b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e888b0 is rgb(232, 136, 176), in HSL hsl(335, 68%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 24%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e888b0?
Deep plum and slate blue ground this pastel pink without killing its warmth, and olive green makes an unexpected but pleasant partner. Keep dark pairings at roughly a 30 percent share so the pink stays the focus.
Is black or white text better on #e888b0?
Black text is the clear choice. Contrast against #e888b0 reaches about 8.6:1, which clears WCAG AA for body text, while white text falls far short of the 4.5:1 minimum and should be avoided.
Is #e888b0 readable on white or black?
#e888b0 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.57:1 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.