#E894B1 Hex Color
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This airy, unsaturated pink brings a fresh, playful mood to designs. With its warm undertones, #e894b1 serves well as a secondary accent rather than a dominant base, which can overwhelm the eye. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep olive tones to ground the sweetness. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it is a readable choice for interface elements. The hex code for this color is #e894b1.
Questions about #e894b1
What is #e894b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e894b1 is rgb(232, 148, 177), in HSL hsl(339, 65%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 24%, 9%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
How should I use #e894b1 in my design?
Is #e894b1 suitable for text?
While #e894b1 provides a distinct, readable contrast against dark backgrounds or pure black text, it may fail accessibility standards on lighter surfaces. Always verify the contrast ratio when layering this tone over light colors to ensure your design remains fully accessible.
Is #e894b1 readable on white or black?
#e894b1 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.