#E9C3B6 Hex Color
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#e9c3b6 is a dusty rose with an orange lean, and its very low saturation gives it a soft, ashy finish. The hex code works best as a dominant background in a 60/30/10 palette, where it flatters deep teal or forest green accents. Black text sits at 12.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Next to white it can wash out, so anchor it with darker tones.
Questions about #e9c3b6
What is #e9c3b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9c3b6 is rgb(233, 195, 182), in HSL hsl(15, 54%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 22%, 9%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e9c3b6?
Deep teal, forest green, and charcoal all give #e9c3b6 contrast without stealing its softness. For gentler tonal palettes, cream and warm taupe sit comfortably beside it.
Is #e9c3b6 readable on white or black?
#e9c3b6 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.94:1 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.