#E09B8D Hex Color
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The muted coral hex code #e09b8d offers a warm and accessible alternative to bold, saturated reds. It functions best as a base background tone for soft brand identities. Designers can rely on its high readability, as black text provides an excellent 9.2:1 contrast ratio against this shade. It avoids harsh intensity, making it a reliable choice for modern UI layouts and editorial design.
Questions about #e09b8d
What is #e09b8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e09b8d is rgb(224, 155, 141), in HSL hsl(10, 57%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 37%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e09b8d?
Is #e09b8d a warm or cool tone?
#e09b8d is distinctly warm, carrying soft terracotta undertones that lean toward sunset oranges rather than cool pinks. This warmth makes it an excellent choice for creating inviting, human-centric interfaces that avoid the harshness of high-intensity, saturated red tones.
Is #e09b8d readable on white or black?
#e09b8d has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.24:1 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.