What color is #E489B2?

#E489B2 is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(228, 137, 178), and in HSL hsl(333, 63%, 72%).

Is #E489B2 accessible as text?

On white, #E489B2 has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #E489B2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E489B2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #E489B2?

#E489B2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8BE5BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E489B2 below.

Is #E489B2 good for buttons?

#E489B2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E489B2 — white text only reaches 2.46:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E489B2 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #E489B2 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#E489B2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E489B2

Not just a swatch — here's how #E489B2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E489B2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E489B2 Secondary #B9612F Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Persian Pink as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E489B2 Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Persian Pink anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #E489B2 Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

Persian Pink opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #E489B2 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Persian Pink sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #E489B2 Secondary #EECCD9 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Persian Pink is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Persian Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E489B2 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 69/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 19/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 47/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E489B2 with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7EAF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E58B95 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #E489B2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E489B2;
  --color-base-rgb: 228 137 178;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.7% 0.121 352.0);
  --color-50: #FDF2F7;
  --color-100: #F8DDE9;
  --color-200: #F0BDD4;
  --color-300: #E08FB4;
  --color-400: #CD6594;
  --color-500: #B24375;
  --color-600: #883A5D;
  --color-700: #612E45;
  --color-800: #40212F;
  --color-900: #27161E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  persian-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F7',
    100: '#F8DDE9',
    200: '#F0BDD4',
    300: '#E08FB4',
    400: '#CD6594',
    500: '#B24375',
    600: '#883A5D',
    700: '#612E45',
    800: '#40212F',
    900: '#27161E',
  },
}

$base: #E489B2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F7;
$base-100: #F8DDE9;
$base-200: #F0BDD4;
$base-300: #E08FB4;
$base-400: #CD6594;
$base-500: #B24375;
$base-600: #883A5D;
$base-700: #612E45;
$base-800: #40212F;
$base-900: #27161E;
$base-hover: #D74F8C;
$base-subtle: #F4DFE9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E489B2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BDD4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E08FB4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD6594",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B24375",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#883A5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40212F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E489B2

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Pairs with #E489B2

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