#E17D87 Hex Color
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This muted pastel red carries a warm, mellow tone that feels approachable. Because it offers high contrast with black text, #e17d87 works well for UI buttons or small, readable accent blocks rather than overwhelming full backgrounds. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal grays or soft creams to keep the palette balanced. The hex code for this soft rose shade is #e17d87.
Questions about #e17d87
What is #e17d87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e17d87 is rgb(225, 125, 135), in HSL hsl(354, 63%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 40%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e17d87?
#e17d87 works beautifully when anchored by deep charcoal or slate grays, which provide the necessary contrast to make the rose tones pop. For a softer, more organic feel, pair it with off-whites or creamy beiges to maintain a balanced, approachable interface.
Is #e17d87 readable on white or black?
#e17d87 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.48:1 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.