#EEC8E5 Hex Color
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Cosmetics packaging, spring banners, and baby products often reach for a pale pink like this one. #eec8e5 is a pastel magenta, so light and muted that it reads soft instead of loud. Its low saturation suits calm backgrounds, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal for contrast. The hex code #eec8e5 gives about 14:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #eec8e5
What is #eec8e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eec8e5 is rgb(238, 200, 229), in HSL hsl(314, 53%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 4%, 7%.
What text color works best on #eec8e5?
Black text is the clear choice, with about 14:1 contrast against #eec8e5, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text fails badly on this pale shade and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #eec8e5?
Deep plum and charcoal give #eec8e5 the contrast it needs to feel intentional, since its low saturation disappears beside light colors. Cream and dusty mauve keep things tonal if you want a softer scheme.
Is #eec8e5 readable on white or black?
#eec8e5 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.