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#E9A5BE color code is #E9A5BE. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e9a5be.

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#E9A5BE Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E9A5BE is 0.4795. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.98:1 against white and 10.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E9A5BE on white1.98:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E9A5BE on black10.59:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E9A5BE1.98:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E9A5BE10.59:1AAA

#E9A5BE — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E9A5BE?+
The hex code for #E9A5BE is #E9A5BE. In RGB it's rgb(233, 165, 190), and in HSL it's hsl(338, 61%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #E9A5BE?+
#E9A5BE in RGB is (233, 165, 190). Written in CSS: rgb(233, 165, 190).
What is the CMYK value of #E9A5BE?+
#E9A5BE converts to CMYK(0%, 29%, 18%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E9A5BE.
Is #e9a5be a warm or cool color?+
#E9A5BE (#E9A5BE) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 338° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e9a5be belong to?+
#E9A5BE belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 338°, 61%, 78% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #e9a5be accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E9A5BE on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.98:1 — 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 #e9a5be?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E9A5BE (#E9A5BE) is 501 C Pantone 501 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E9A5BE in design

Practical guidance for using #e9a5be (#E9A5BE) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E9A5BE (#E9A5BE) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.6:1 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, #E9A5BE (#E9A5BE) 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

#E9A5BE 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 — #e9a5be 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

#E9A5BE 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.