#E19E97 Hex Color
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This muted, pastel red offers a gentle, warm alternative to brighter shades. Because of its low saturation, #e19e97 functions best as a supporting tone or background rather than a main focal point. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays for a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this soft, mellow color is #e19e97.
Questions about #e19e97
What is #e19e97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e19e97 is rgb(225, 158, 151), in HSL hsl(6, 55%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 33%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e19e97 in a design palette?
Use deep charcoal or slate grays to balance the softness of #e19e97, as these dark neutrals provide the necessary contrast to ground the design. For a more vibrant look, try pairing it with muted sage greens or warm, earthy terracotta tones.
Is #e19e97 readable on white or black?
#e19e97 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.53:1 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.