#E899B6 Hex Color
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Soft and lightly muted, this pastel pink carries a warm, rosy glow. The hex code #e899b6 works well as a background for spring themes, cosmetics, and children’s products. It flatters deep plum and forest green better than the usual white. Black text reads clearly over it, though it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #e899b6
What is #e899b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e899b6 is rgb(232, 153, 182), in HSL hsl(338, 63%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 22%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e899b6?
Deep plum and forest green give this pink richness, while charcoal keeps it modern and grounded. Avoid pairing it only with white, since the combination can look washed out.
Is #e899b6 readable on white or black?
#e899b6 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.66:1 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.