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#E89BDE color code is #E89BDE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e89bde.

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#E89BDE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E89BDE is 0.4587. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.06:1 against white and 10.17:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E89BDE on white2.06:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E89BDE on black10.17:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E89BDE2.06:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E89BDE10.17:1AAA

#E89BDE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E89BDE?+
The hex code for #E89BDE is #E89BDE. In RGB it's rgb(232, 155, 222), and in HSL it's hsl(308, 63%, 76%).
What is the RGB value of #E89BDE?+
#E89BDE in RGB is (232, 155, 222). Written in CSS: rgb(232, 155, 222).
What is the CMYK value of #E89BDE?+
#E89BDE converts to CMYK(0%, 33%, 4%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E89BDE.
Is #e89bde a warm or cool color?+
#E89BDE (#E89BDE) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 308° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e89bde belong to?+
#E89BDE belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 308°, 63%, 76% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #e89bde accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E89BDE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.06:1 — 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 #e89bde?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E89BDE (#E89BDE) is 515 C Pantone 515 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E89BDE in design

Practical guidance for using #e89bde (#E89BDE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E89BDE (#E89BDE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E89BDE (#E89BDE) 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

#E89BDE 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

#E89BDE 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.