#EDC9DF Hex Color
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A pale pastel magenta with a soft, powdery finish. #edc9df is very unsaturated, so it reads sweet and tender instead of loud, which suits cosmetics, confectionery, and spring packaging. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast, since black text on this hex code hits about 14.0:1. Use it as a gentle base rather than an accent.
Questions about #edc9df
What is #edc9df in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc9df is rgb(237, 201, 223), in HSL hsl(323, 50%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 6%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edc9df?
Deep plum, charcoal, and muted mauve give this pastel magenta the contrast it needs. Next to white it can wash out, so anchor it with darker tones in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #edc9df readable on white or black?
#edc9df has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.02:1 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.