#E09686 Hex Color
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This muted, pastel red offers a gentle, sun-baked warmth without the intensity of a primary hue. Because of its desaturated character, #e09686 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep slate, providing a sophisticated contrast. Since black text provides excellent readability over this shade, it is a safe, readable choice for editorial design.
Questions about #e09686
What is #e09686 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e09686 is rgb(224, 150, 134), in HSL hsl(11, 59%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 40%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #e09686?
#e09686 thrives when paired with high-contrast, neutral darks to balance its dusty, warm undertones. It looks particularly sophisticated against charcoal or deep slate backgrounds, which ground the color and prevent it from appearing too flat in digital compositions.
Is #e09686 readable on white or black?
#e09686 has a 2.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.87:1 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.