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#E89EFA color code is #E89EFA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e89efa.

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#E89EFA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E89EFA is 0.4851. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.96:1 against white and 10.70:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E89EFA on white1.96:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E89EFA on black10.70:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E89EFA1.96:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E89EFA10.70:1AAA

#E89EFA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E89EFA?+
The hex code for #E89EFA is #E89EFA. In RGB it's rgb(232, 158, 250), and in HSL it's hsl(288, 90%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #E89EFA?+
#E89EFA in RGB is (232, 158, 250). Written in CSS: rgb(232, 158, 250).
What is the CMYK value of #E89EFA?+
#E89EFA converts to CMYK(7%, 37%, 0%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E89EFA.
Is #e89efa a warm or cool color?+
#E89EFA (#E89EFA) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 288° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e89efa belong to?+
#E89EFA belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 288°, 90%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #e89efa accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E89EFA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.96:1 — 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 #e89efa?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E89EFA (#E89EFA) is 236 C Pantone 236 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E89EFA in design

Practical guidance for using #e89efa (#E89EFA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E89EFA (#E89EFA) 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, #E89EFA (#E89EFA) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). 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

#E89EFA 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

#E89EFA is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.