#E996AC Hex Color
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This unsaturated, pastel pink offers a warm, mellow tone that feels approachable and soft. Because it carries such a high contrast ratio against black text, it works well for readable UI backgrounds or feminine branding. Try pairing this color with deep, slate grays to ground its lightness. The hex code for this shade is #e996ac, which provides a gentle base for confectionery or cosmetic design projects.
Questions about #e996ac
What is #e996ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e996ac is rgb(233, 150, 172), in HSL hsl(344, 65%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 26%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e996ac for a professional look?
Pair #e996ac with deep charcoal or slate grays to ground its airy, light nature. Using dark neutrals creates necessary contrast for text, making the pink feel sophisticated rather than overly sweet or juvenile in your layout.
Is #e996ac readable on white or black?
#e996ac has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.42:1 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.