#E9B6FA Hex Color
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Wedding stationery and confectionery packaging are where #e9b6fa earns its keep. This pastel purple leans cool, with a faint pink glow that comes from its low saturation and high lightness. It works as a soft background or a supporting tone, though it washes out next to plain white. Black text on it reaches about 12.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #e9b6fa
What is #e9b6fa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9b6fa is rgb(233, 182, 250), in HSL hsl(285, 87%, 85%) and in CMYK 7%, 27%, 0%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #e9b6fa?
#e9b6fa pairs well with deep plum, charcoal, or a muted teal for contrast that does not feel harsh. For a softer palette, use it alongside cream and dusty rose.
Is #e9b6fa readable on white or black?
#e9b6fa has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.53:1 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.