#E9CDE7 Hex Color
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A pale, heavily muted magenta, #e9cde7 has a delicate lavender-pink cast and an airy, youthful feel. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for spring branding, cosmetics, baby products, and spacious interfaces. Pair it with charcoal or deep plum for definition, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable, with about 14.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #e9cde7
What is #e9cde7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e9cde7 is rgb(233, 205, 231), in HSL hsl(304, 39%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 1%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e9cde7?
For clear definition, #e9cde7 pairs well with charcoal or deep plum, while muted mauve and lavender tones create softer palettes for packaging, beauty branding, cards, calm interfaces, and editorial layouts. White can reduce definition.
Does #e9cde7 read warm or cool?
It reads as a cool-leaning pale magenta because its lavender cast softens the pink base, giving #e9cde7 an airy, gentle feel rather than a vivid or strongly warm appearance in most palettes. Use it for soft, delicate visual themes.
Is #e9cde7 readable on white or black?
#e9cde7 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.35:1 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.