#E896A9 Hex Color
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Soft and muted with a warm glow, this pastel pink sits between rose and blush. It reads mellow rather than sugary, which suits cosmetics packaging, spring layouts, and children’s products. The hex code #e896a9 holds black text at 9.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with deep plum or forest green so it doesn’t fade against plain white.
Questions about #e896a9
What is #e896a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e896a9 is rgb(232, 150, 169), in HSL hsl(346, 64%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 27%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e896a9?
Deep plum, forest green, and navy all give #e896a9 enough contrast to stand out. Cream and soft gray keep it gentle but can wash it out, so anchor the palette with one darker tone.
Is #e896a9 a warm or cool pink?
Warm. Its red-leaning undertones give it a cozy, mellow cast instead of the crisp edge of blue-based pinks. That warmth makes it a natural fit for florals, confectionery, and soft romance themes.
Is #e896a9 readable on white or black?
#e896a9 has a 2.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.36:1 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.