#E08895 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty rose offers a mellow take on traditional red. Because of its desaturated, pastel quality, #e08895 feels approachable rather than aggressive, making it a stellar choice for baby products or soft branding. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays or deep teals to ground its playful energy. The hex code #e08895 provides excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability in small, dense layouts.
Questions about #e08895
What is #e08895 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e08895 is rgb(224, 136, 149), in HSL hsl(351, 59%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 33%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e08895 in a design palette?
Is #e08895 appropriate for text and UI elements?
#e08895 provides decent contrast against black text in larger sizes, but it is best reserved for accent elements, buttons, or background surfaces rather than body copy. Always check your specific contrast ratios to ensure it remains legible for all users on light backgrounds.
Is #e08895 readable on white or black?
#e08895 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.12:1 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.