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#E16689 color code is #E16689. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e16689.

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#E16689 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E16689 is 0.2732. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.25:1 against white and 6.46:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E16689 on white3.25:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#E16689 on black6.46:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #E166893.25:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #E166896.46:1AA

#E16689 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E16689?+
The hex code for #E16689 is #E16689. In RGB it's rgb(225, 102, 137), and in HSL it's hsl(343, 67%, 64%).
What is the RGB value of #E16689?+
#E16689 in RGB is (225, 102, 137). Written in CSS: rgb(225, 102, 137).
What is the CMYK value of #E16689?+
#E16689 converts to CMYK(0%, 55%, 39%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E16689.
Is #e16689 a warm or cool color?+
#E16689 (#E16689) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 343° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e16689 belong to?+
#E16689 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 343°, 67%, 64% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #e16689 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E16689 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.25:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e16689?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E16689 (#E16689) is 184 C Pantone 184 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E16689 in design

Practical guidance for using #e16689 (#E16689) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E16689 (#E16689) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E16689 (#E16689) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if pink runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E16689 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #e16689 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#E16689 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.