#E9C5D3
A very light, moderate magenta closely aligning with Thistle.
About #E9C5D3
Visually, #E9C5D3 is defined as a moderate magenta. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Thistle. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 233, 197, and 211.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. The color uses 0% Cyan, 15% Magenta, 9% Yellow, and 9% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a very light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E9C5D3
RGB233, 197, 211
HSL336.7°, 45.0%, 84.3%
CMYK0%, 15%, 9%, 9%
HSV336.7°, 15.5%, 91.4%
LAB82.9, 15.0, -2.2
XYZ65.3, 62.0, 70.1
Decimal15320531
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.57:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.39:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.50:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.38:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E9C5D3;
}
.text-color {
color: #E9C5D3;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E9C5D3;
}