#E06975 Hex Color
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This mellow, saturated red lands between a classic scarlet and a dusty rose. Because it carries such a warm, inviting weight, the hex code #e06975 works best as a primary accent or call-to-action button rather than a large background fill. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays, which help ground its intensity. Black text remains highly legible against this tone, maintaining strong accessibility standards for body copy.
Questions about #e06975
What is #e06975 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e06975 is rgb(224, 105, 117), in HSL hsl(354, 66%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 48%, 12%.
What is the best way to use #e06975 in design?
Because #e06975 carries a heavy, saturated warmth, it excels as a primary call-to-action button or a selective accent rather than a broad background fill. It keeps your interface feeling intentional and prevents the color from overwhelming the surrounding layout.
Which colors pair well with #e06975?
This shade anchors beautifully against charcoal or slate grays, which help ground its intensity without dulling it. For a softer look, consider pairing it with neutral off-whites, as the contrast ensures black text remains highly readable for your audience.
Is #e06975 readable on white or black?
#e06975 has a 3.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.