#EDB9D6 Hex Color
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Soft, dusty pink with a muted magenta core. #edb9d6 feels gentle and sweet, which suits cosmetics, confectionery, and spring packaging. Use it as a dominant background, since its low saturation can wash out when squeezed into small accents. Black text on this hex code reaches about 12.5:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #edb9d6
What is #edb9d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edb9d6 is rgb(237, 185, 214), in HSL hsl(327, 59%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 10%, 7%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #edb9d6?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching about 12.5:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. Dark plum or charcoal also work for larger type.
What colors pair well with #edb9d6?
Deeper tones keep it from washing out. Pair it with plum, charcoal, or forest green for contrast, or cream and taupe for a softer, more muted palette.
Is #edb9d6 readable on white or black?
#edb9d6 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.51:1 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.