#E1998F Hex Color

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#e1998f is a light, muted reddish coral with warm pink undertones. Its soft saturation creates a gentle, youthful mood while retaining energy for romance, food, or spring branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable on this color, making it practical for accessible UI backgrounds. The hex code is #e1998f.

Questions about #e1998f

What is #e1998f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1998f is rgb(225, 153, 143), in HSL hsl(7, 58%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 36%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1998f?
#e1998f pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted sage, and warm cream, which balance its pink undertones without competing with its soft coral character. Use navy or charcoal for structure, and cream for a gentler, welcoming palette.
Is #e1998f readable on white or black?
#e1998f has a 2.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.15:1 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.