#E897E4 Hex Color

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Candy wrappers, lip gloss packaging, and party invites are natural homes for a pink this sweet. #e897e4 is a light magenta with a soft, opalescent glow. Its high lightness keeps things friendly rather than loud, which suits cosmetics, confectionery, and nightlife branding. Best used as an accent against deep plum or navy, since large fields can look washed out. Black text reads clearly on top of it.

Questions about #e897e4

What is #e897e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e897e4 is rgb(232, 151, 228), in HSL hsl(303, 64%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 2%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e897e4?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all ground #e897e4 nicely and stop it from reading too sugary. For a softer palette, pair it with cream or muted mauve and keep it as the accent.
Is #e897e4 readable on white or black?
#e897e4 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.97:1 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.