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#E5A4BD color code is #E5A4BD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e5a4bd.

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#E5A4BD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E5A4BD is 0.4688. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.02:1 against white and 10.38:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E5A4BD on white2.02:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E5A4BD on black10.38:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E5A4BD2.02:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E5A4BD10.38:1AAA

#E5A4BD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E5A4BD?+
The hex code for #E5A4BD is #E5A4BD. In RGB it's rgb(229, 164, 189), and in HSL it's hsl(337, 56%, 77%).
What is the RGB value of #E5A4BD?+
#E5A4BD in RGB is (229, 164, 189). Written in CSS: rgb(229, 164, 189).
What is the CMYK value of #E5A4BD?+
#E5A4BD converts to CMYK(0%, 28%, 17%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E5A4BD.
Is #e5a4bd a warm or cool color?+
#E5A4BD (#E5A4BD) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 337° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e5a4bd belong to?+
#E5A4BD belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 337°, 56%, 77% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #e5a4bd accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E5A4BD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.02:1 — 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 #e5a4bd?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E5A4BD (#E5A4BD) is 501 C Pantone 501 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E5A4BD in design

Practical guidance for using #e5a4bd (#E5A4BD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E5A4BD (#E5A4BD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.4:1 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, #E5A4BD (#E5A4BD) 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

#E5A4BD 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 — #e5a4bd 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

#E5A4BD 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.