#E08D7C Hex Color
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A muted salmon tone, #e08d7c feels approachable and gentle rather than aggressive. This desaturated red works well as a supporting background color, providing a warm alternative to stark whites. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast, modern UI designs. Because it lacks intense chroma, designers often learn what colors make gray to balance its warmth. The hex code for this soft shade is #e08d7c.
Questions about #e08d7c
What is #e08d7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e08d7c is rgb(224, 141, 124), in HSL hsl(10, 62%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 45%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e08d7c?
Is #e08d7c considered a warm or cool color?
The #e08d7c color is firmly in the warm category, though its low chroma keeps it from being overwhelming. It acts as an approachable, friendly red variant that mimics the natural warmth found in terracotta or soft clay tones.
Is #e08d7c readable on white or black?
#e08d7c has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.27:1 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.