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#E5B4EE color code is #E5B4EE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e5b4ee.

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#E5B4EE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E5B4EE is 0.5547. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.74:1 against white and 12.09:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E5B4EE on white1.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E5B4EE on black12.09:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E5B4EE1.74:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E5B4EE12.09:1AAA

#E5B4EE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E5B4EE?+
The hex code for #E5B4EE is #E5B4EE. In RGB it's rgb(229, 180, 238), and in HSL it's hsl(291, 63%, 82%).
What is the RGB value of #E5B4EE?+
#E5B4EE in RGB is (229, 180, 238). Written in CSS: rgb(229, 180, 238).
What is the CMYK value of #E5B4EE?+
#E5B4EE converts to CMYK(4%, 24%, 0%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E5B4EE.
Is #e5b4ee a warm or cool color?+
#E5B4EE (#E5B4EE) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 291° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e5b4ee belong to?+
#E5B4EE belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 291°, 63%, 82% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #e5b4ee accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E5B4EE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.74:1 — 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 #e5b4ee?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E5B4EE (#E5B4EE) is 514 C Pantone 514 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E5B4EE in design

Practical guidance for using #e5b4ee (#E5B4EE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E5B4EE (#E5B4EE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E5B4EE (#E5B4EE) 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

#E5B4EE 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

#E5B4EE 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.