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#E9A5CD color code is #E9A5CD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e9a5cd.

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#E9A5CD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E9A5CD is 0.4864. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.96:1 against white and 10.73:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E9A5CD on white1.96:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E9A5CD on black10.73:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E9A5CD1.96:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E9A5CD10.73:1AAA

#E9A5CD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E9A5CD?+
The hex code for #E9A5CD is #E9A5CD. In RGB it's rgb(233, 165, 205), and in HSL it's hsl(325, 61%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #E9A5CD?+
#E9A5CD in RGB is (233, 165, 205). Written in CSS: rgb(233, 165, 205).
What is the CMYK value of #E9A5CD?+
#E9A5CD converts to CMYK(0%, 29%, 12%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E9A5CD.
Is #e9a5cd a warm or cool color?+
#E9A5CD (#E9A5CD) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 325° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e9a5cd belong to?+
#E9A5CD belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 325°, 61%, 78% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #e9a5cd accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E9A5CD 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 #e9a5cd?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E9A5CD (#E9A5CD) is 508 C Pantone 508 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E9A5CD in design

Practical guidance for using #e9a5cd (#E9A5CD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E9A5CD (#E9A5CD) 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, #E9A5CD (#E9A5CD) 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

#E9A5CD 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

#E9A5CD 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.