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#E2C5D9 color code is #E2C5D9. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e2c5d9.

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#E2C5D9 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E2C5D9 is 0.6111. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.59:1 against white and 13.22:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E2C5D9 on white1.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E2C5D9 on black13.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E2C5D91.59:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E2C5D913.22:1AAA

#E2C5D9 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E2C5D9?+
The hex code for #E2C5D9 is #E2C5D9. In RGB it's rgb(226, 197, 217), and in HSL it's hsl(319, 33%, 83%).
What is the RGB value of #E2C5D9?+
#E2C5D9 in RGB is (226, 197, 217). Written in CSS: rgb(226, 197, 217).
What is the CMYK value of #E2C5D9?+
#E2C5D9 converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 4%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E2C5D9.
Is #e2c5d9 a warm or cool color?+
#E2C5D9 (#E2C5D9) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 319° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e2c5d9 belong to?+
#E2C5D9 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 319°, 33%, 83% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #e2c5d9 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E2C5D9 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.59:1 — 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 #e2c5d9?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E2C5D9 (#E2C5D9) is 524 C Pantone 524 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E2C5D9 in design

Practical guidance for using #e2c5d9 (#E2C5D9) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E2C5D9 (#E2C5D9) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E2C5D9 (#E2C5D9) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if magenta 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

#E2C5D9 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

#E2C5D9 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.