#EA9FAD Hex Color
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#ea9fad is a light, muted pink with warm red undertones and a soft, powdery finish. Its gentle saturation suits spring branding, cosmetics, baby products, and romantic layouts without feeling overly sweet. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or deep plum accents. Black text reaches about a 10.1:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #ea9fad.
Questions about #ea9fad
What is #ea9fad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea9fad is rgb(234, 159, 173), in HSL hsl(349, 64%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 26%, 8%.
Which colors pair well with #ea9fad in a design palette?
#ea9fad pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, dusty mauve, and warm cream, which balance its warm pink undertone without making the palette feel overly sweet, making them useful for romantic layouts and soft editorial interfaces.
Is #ea9fad warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#ea9fad reads as a warm, gentle pink because its red channel is stronger than its green and blue values, while its softened saturation keeps it powdery rather than vivid. It suits spring branding, cosmetics, baby products, and romantic layouts.
Is #ea9fad readable on white or black?
#ea9fad has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.06:1 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.