#FFE5F3 Hex Color
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Pale and airy, #ffe5f3 is a shade of magenta that reads almost pastel, carrying a soft pink glow instead of full saturation. It works best as a large background base in cosmetics, confectionery, and romance-themed design, though it can wash out next to pure white. Black text stays very readable on it at about 17.8:1 contrast, and the hex code pairs well with deeper berry tones.
Questions about #ffe5f3
What is #ffe5f3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe5f3 is rgb(255, 229, 243), in HSL hsl(328, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 5%, 0%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #ffe5f3?
Black text works best on #ffe5f3, with a contrast ratio of about 17.8:1. That clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text, so it holds up as a background for paragraphs and UI labels.
What colors pair well with #ffe5f3?
#ffe5f3 pairs well with deeper tones like plum, burgundy, or charcoal, which keep its softness from reading washed out. Avoid setting it directly against pure white, where it loses definition.
Is #ffe5f3 readable on white or black?
#ffe5f3 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.75:1 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.