#EE90D9 Hex Color

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Bright, bubbly, and unapologetic. This light magenta at hex code #ee90d9 mixes high saturation with a soft, almost pastel lightness, giving it a candy glow that suits cosmetics, confectionery, and nightlife graphics. It can wash out next to white, so pair it with dark plum or teal and keep it as an accent. Black text reads clearly on it at about 9.6:1 contrast.

Questions about #ee90d9

What is #ee90d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ee90d9 is rgb(238, 144, 217), in HSL hsl(313, 73%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 9%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ee90d9?
Deep plum, dark teal, and forest green all flatter #ee90d9 because their depth offsets its sugary brightness. Next to white it tends to wash out, so darker partners work better.
Can you use black text on #ee90d9?
Yes. Black text on #ee90d9 reaches about 9.6:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement. That means small body text stays readable on this light magenta.
Is #ee90d9 readable on white or black?
#ee90d9 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.62:1 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.