#E26A68 Hex Color
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The hex code #e26a68 is a warm, saturated red with a softened coral undertone. Its bright, clear presence adds energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and romantic branding. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or deep navy, since its intensity can overwhelm a full-page background. Black text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast against this color.
Questions about #e26a68
What is #e26a68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e26a68 is rgb(226, 106, 104), in HSL hsl(1, 68%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 54%, 11%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e26a68?
Is #e26a68 a warm or cool red?
#e26a68 reads as a warm red because its red value is dominant and its green and blue values are close, creating a softened coral undertone rather than a cool, purple-leaning red.
Is #e26a68 readable on white or black?
#e26a68 has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 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.