#ED97C9 Hex Color
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#ed97c9 is a light, moderately saturated magenta with a soft pink undertone and a fresh, glowing finish. Its gentle brightness suits spring backgrounds, cosmetics, fashion, and romance-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside plum, navy, or charcoal. The hex code #ed97c9 supports clear black text at about a 9.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ed97c9
What is #ed97c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed97c9 is rgb(237, 151, 201), in HSL hsl(325, 70%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 15%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed97c9 in a design?
Pair #ed97c9 with navy or plum for contrast, then use soft cream to keep the palette approachable. Charcoal text gives a crisp, readable counterweight, while a muted sage accent can temper the pink for packaging or editorial layouts.
Is #ed97c9 readable on white or black?
#ed97c9 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.87:1 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.