#E16E6F Hex Color
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A fairly saturated, warm red with mellow coral undertones, #e16e6f brings energy without feeling harsh. It suits food, sports, romance, and sales branding, especially as a supporting tone or focused accent. Use black text for strong readability, since its contrast is about 6.7:1. The hex code works best against cream, charcoal, or navy.
Questions about #e16e6f
What is #e16e6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e16e6f is rgb(225, 110, 111), in HSL hsl(359, 66%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 51%, 12%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e16e6f?
Does #e16e6f read as a warm or cool color?
#e16e6f reads as a warm red because its red base is softened by mellow coral undertones, giving it a friendly, energetic feel rather than the sharper impression of cooler crimson or berry reds. It is especially effective when warmth matters more than a dramatic, high-impact red.
Is #e16e6f readable on white or black?
#e16e6f has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.66:1 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.