#E26370 Hex Color

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A warm, medium-light red with strong saturation, #e26370 feels energetic without the harshness of pure scarlet. Its pink undertone suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and romantic accents. Use it as a small accent with charcoal or deep navy; black text remains readable for body copy. The hex code is #e26370.

Questions about #e26370

What is #e26370 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e26370 is rgb(226, 99, 112), in HSL hsl(354, 69%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 50%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e26370?
For balanced palettes, #e26370 pairs well with charcoal or deep navy, while cream and muted mauve soften its saturated warmth without competing with the pink undertone, creating a lively but controlled look.
Why does #e26370 feel warm rather than cool?
#e26370 reads as a warm red because its red channel dominates while the slight pink undertone softens the intensity, giving it an energetic yet approachable mood for calls to action and romantic accents.
Is #e26370 readable on white or black?
#e26370 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.