#E09191 Hex Color
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#e09191 is a muted, dusty pastel red that feels gentle and warm. Because it lacks intense saturation, it acts as an approachable background color for modern UI layouts. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, making it safe for accessibility requirements. Try pairing this hex code with deep forest greens to ground its airy energy without overwhelming your interface.
Questions about #e09191
What is #e09191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e09191 is rgb(224, 145, 145), in HSL hsl(0, 56%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 35%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #e09191?
Is #e09191 a warm or cool color?
#e09191 is distinctly warm, carrying a gentle red undertone that feels inviting rather than aggressive. Because it is desaturated and dusty, it manages to feel approachable and soft, avoiding the harshness typically associated with primary or bright reds.
Is #e09191 readable on white or black?
#e09191 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.62:1 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.