#E889ED Hex Color
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Neon game interfaces, candy wrappers, and festival posters are natural homes for bright orchid. This light, saturated purple glows against dark backgrounds but washes out beside white, so treat it as an accent, not a base. The hex code #e889ed reads cool and sparkling, and black text sits clearly on top with about 9.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #e889ed
What is #e889ed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e889ed is rgb(232, 137, 237), in HSL hsl(297, 74%, 73%) and in CMYK 2%, 42%, 0%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #e889ed?
#e889ed pairs well with deep teal or dark navy, where its brightness reads sharper and more electric. For a bolder take, pair it with lime or charcoal in a neon palette.
Is #e889ed readable on white or black?
#e889ed has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.23:1 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.