#E899A6 Hex Color
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This muted, powdery pink features a warm, unsaturated character that leans heavily into a gentle aesthetic. Because it is highly legible with black text, #e899a6 performs best as a full-page background for soft, branding-focused layouts. Avoid pairing it with stark whites, which wash it out; instead, ground this pastel with charcoal grays or deep, dark navies to add necessary weight and contrast.
Questions about #e899a6
What is #e899a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e899a6 is rgb(232, 153, 166), in HSL hsl(350, 63%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 28%, 9%.
How can I balance the warmth of #e899a6 in a design?
Is #e899a6 readable on white or black?
#e899a6 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.53:1 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.