#E17986 Hex Color
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#e17986 is a light, muted red with warm rosy undertones and a mellow finish. Its softened saturation brings energy and romance without vivid scarlet’s intensity. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, sports, or food layouts, pairing it with charcoal or deep teal. The hex code #e17986 also provides about 7.3:1 contrast with black body text.
Questions about #e17986
What is #e17986 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e17986 is rgb(225, 121, 134), in HSL hsl(353, 63%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 40%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e17986?
#e17986 pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast and deep teal for cooler balance, while soft mauve or cream keeps the palette gentle, warm, and polished across branding and editorial layouts.
Is #e17986 a warm or cool color?
#e17986 reads as a warm, muted red because its rosy hue leans toward pink rather than blue; its softened saturation keeps the warmth mellow instead of making the shade feel bright or aggressive.
Is #e17986 readable on white or black?
#e17986 has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.28:1 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.