#FFEBFF Hex Color
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Not quite pink, not quite lavender, #ffebff is a light purple so pale it borders on gray. That near-neutral quality makes it a strong base color, especially since black text reads clearly on it at about 18.6:1 contrast. Pair it with deep plum or navy accents. Next to pure white it fades, so keep darker tones nearby.
Questions about #ffebff
What is #ffebff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffebff is rgb(255, 235, 255), in HSL hsl(300, 100%, 96%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 0%, 0%.
What text color reads best on #ffebff?
Black text reads most clearly on #ffebff, with a contrast ratio near 18.6:1. That passes WCAG AA with room to spare, so small body text stays legible. Light grays and mid-tone purples fall short.
What colors pair well with #ffebff?
Deep plum, navy, and muted mauve all sit comfortably against #ffebff without overpowering it. Skip white and pale yellow partners, since they wash out its faint violet cast.
Is #ffebff readable on white or black?
#ffebff has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.57:1 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.