#E899B3 Hex Color
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Soft, warm, and slightly muted, this pastel pink carries a gentle glow without shouting. The hex code #e899b3 works best as a background or supporting tone, where black text stays readable at roughly 9.6:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or forest green instead of the usual white. It suits cosmetics, spring packaging, and romantic branding.
Questions about #e899b3
What is #e899b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e899b3 is rgb(232, 153, 179), in HSL hsl(340, 63%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 23%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e899b3?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all flatter #e899b3. Its muted warmth also holds up next to cream and warm neutrals when you want a softer palette.
Is #e899b3 readable on white or black?
#e899b3 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.63:1 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.