#E988EB Hex Color
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Reach for this bright orchid purple when a design needs neon energy, like gaming overlays or candy packaging. #e988eb is the hex code for a light, saturated purple with a cool pink cast. Its intensity reads best as a small accent, since full backgrounds can overwhelm. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 9.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #e988eb
What is #e988eb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e988eb is rgb(233, 136, 235), in HSL hsl(299, 71%, 73%) and in CMYK 1%, 42%, 0%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #e988eb?
Deep teal and near-black navy both tame its brightness and let the purple glow by contrast. Warm metallics like brass also work, since the gold offset keeps the cool pink undertone from going flat.
Is #e988eb readable on white or black?
#e988eb has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.18:1 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.