Color swatch image showing #E6A8E1 with RGB(230,168,225) values

#E6A8E1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E6A8E1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E6A8E1 Color Information

#E6A8E1 RGB value is (230, 168, 225). The hex color red value is 230, green is 168, and blue is 225. Its HSL format shows a hue of 305°, saturation of 55 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 2 percent, 10 percent.

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#E6A8E1 Color Meaning

Color #E6A8E1 signifies delicate creativity, emotional sensitivity, and subtle elegance. Its soft pink-purple tone evokes blooming orchids and refined aesthetic charm. Psychologically, color #E6A8E1 encourages reflective thinking, emotional openness, and gentle inspiration. In design, color #E6A8E1 works well in floral, pastel, or romantic palettes, providing soft vibrancy without overwhelming. Symbolically, #E6A8E1 embodies grace, creativity, and artistic expression. Spiritually, color #E6A8E1 fosters mindfulness, emotional balance, and imaginative clarity. Across cultures, #E6A8E1 resonates with floral symbolism, tender beauty, and refined ceremonial aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #E6A8E1 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#E6A8E1
RGB
rgb(230, 168, 225)
HSL
hsl(305°, 55%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 2%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(305°, 27%, 90%)
XYZ
60.2264 50.2645 77.7619
Yxy
50.2645 0.3199 0.2670
Hunter Lab
70.8975 8.2073 -4.8132
CIE-Lab
76.2313 31.9079 -19.7522

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red230 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green168 / 255 (66%)
66%
Blue225 / 255 (88%)
88%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta27 / 100 (27%)
27%
Yellow2 / 100 (2%)
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E6A8E1 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#E6A8E1 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #E6A8E1 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#E6A8E1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E6A8E1 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#E6A8E1

protanopia

#cbcbd3

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E6A8E1;

Text Color

color: #E6A8E1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E6A8E1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E6A8E140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E6A8E1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6A8E1 0%, #b133a7 100%);

#E6A8E1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E6A8E1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.