#ED9EA9 Hex Color
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#ed9ea9 is a light, desaturated pink that balances youthful energy with a mellow, approachable warmth. As a pastel tone, it functions well as a supporting color or a gentle background that maintains excellent readability with black text. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its sweetness, as the color can appear washed out when placed directly next to pure white.
Questions about #ed9ea9
What is #ed9ea9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed9ea9 is rgb(237, 158, 169), in HSL hsl(352, 69%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 29%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed9ea9 in a design?
#ed9ea9 shines when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate, which provide the necessary contrast to balance its inherent sweetness. Avoid placing it directly against pure white, as the lack of contrast can make this light pink appear washed out.
Is #ed9ea9 a warm or cool tone?
#ed9ea9 functions primarily as a warm, approachable color due to its underlying peach and rose influences. While desaturated, its pastel nature maintains a friendly energy that feels less aggressive than vibrant magenta or high-saturation pinks.
Is #ed9ea9 readable on white or black?
#ed9ea9 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.