#E16178 Hex Color
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The hex code #e16178 is a saturated, warm red with a softened pink cast and bright medium-light value. Its high saturation brings energy and urgency without the severity of dark crimson. Use it as a small accent for calls to action, sale graphics, sports layouts, or romance branding. Black text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast on this color.
Questions about #e16178
What is #e16178 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e16178 is rgb(225, 97, 120), in HSL hsl(349, 68%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 47%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e16178?
#e16178 works well with charcoal, warm cream, or muted olive, which temper its high saturation without making the palette dull. Use charcoal for structure, cream for softer editorial layouts, and olive for a more grounded contrast.
Is #e16178 suitable for text or backgrounds?
Black text has about a 6.2:1 contrast ratio against #e16178, which meets WCAG AA for normal body text and makes the color workable behind labels, buttons, and other compact interface copy. White text has weaker contrast, so reserve it for larger type or test it carefully.
Is #e16178 readable on white or black?
#e16178 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.