#DE8891 Hex Color
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#de8891 is a light, muted red with warm pink undertones and a soft, mellow presence. Its low saturation suits spring themes, baby products, romance, and gentle brand backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since white text lacks contrast. Black text reads clearly at about 8.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #de8891.
Questions about #de8891
What is #de8891 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #de8891 is rgb(222, 136, 145), in HSL hsl(354, 57%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 35%, 13%.
What colors pair well with #de8891?
Does #de8891 read as a warm or cool color?
#de8891 reads as a warm, muted red because its pink undertones add softness and a slight rosy cast. Its low saturation keeps the warmth mellow rather than vivid, making it suitable for calm spring, romantic, and nurturing visual themes.
Is #de8891 readable on white or black?
#de8891 has a 2.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.