#E996B9 Hex Color
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Reach for #e996b9 when a design needs pink that stays mellow instead of loud. This pastel hex code reads warm and soft, so it fits spring packaging, cosmetics, and confectionery labels. Its low saturation can wash out beside white, though black text passes AA on it easily. Pair it with deep plum for contrast.
Questions about #e996b9
What is #e996b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e996b9 is rgb(233, 150, 185), in HSL hsl(335, 65%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 21%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e996b9?
#e996b9 pairs well with deep plum, forest green, or charcoal, which give the pale pink some weight. Warm creams and muted mauves make softer, tonal palettes.
Is #e996b9 readable on white or black?
#e996b9 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.52:1 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.