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#E1A8C9 color code is #E1A8C9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e1a8c9.

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#E1A8C9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E1A8C9 is 0.4823. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.97:1 against white and 10.65:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E1A8C9 on white1.97:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E1A8C9 on black10.65:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E1A8C91.97:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E1A8C910.65:1AAA

#E1A8C9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E1A8C9?+
The hex code for #E1A8C9 is #E1A8C9. In RGB it's rgb(225, 168, 201), and in HSL it's hsl(325, 49%, 77%).
What is the RGB value of #E1A8C9?+
#E1A8C9 in RGB is (225, 168, 201). Written in CSS: rgb(225, 168, 201).
What is the CMYK value of #E1A8C9?+
#E1A8C9 converts to CMYK(0%, 25%, 11%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E1A8C9.
Is #e1a8c9 a warm or cool color?+
#E1A8C9 (#E1A8C9) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 325° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e1a8c9 belong to?+
#E1A8C9 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 325°, 49%, 77% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #e1a8c9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E1A8C9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.97:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e1a8c9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E1A8C9 (#E1A8C9) is 3456 C Light Blush, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E1A8C9 in design

Practical guidance for using #e1a8c9 (#E1A8C9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E1A8C9 (#E1A8C9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E1A8C9 (#E1A8C9) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. 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

#E1A8C9 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#E1A8C9 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.