#E2B6DB

A very light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Thistle.

About #E2B6DB

The hex code #E2B6DB represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Thistle. Its digital footprint relies on 226 parts red, 182 parts green, and 219 parts blue light.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 19% M, 3% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#E2B6DB
RGB226, 182, 219
HSL309.5°, 43.1%, 80.0%
CMYK0%, 19%, 3%, 11%
HSV309.5°, 19.5%, 88.6%
LAB78.9, 22.0, -12.5
XYZ60.9, 54.7, 74.4
Decimal14857947

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.76:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.95:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.68:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
10.16:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #E2B6DB; }
.text-color { color: #E2B6DB; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #E2B6DB; }

Similar Colors

Thistle
#D8BFD8