#E27481 Hex Color
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Softer than a true red, #e27481 is a warm, dusty rose with low saturation. Its muted character comes from mixing gray into the red, which is what colors make gray so useful to know here. Best as a supporting tone or small accent, it flatters navy and warm cream. Black text clears WCAG AA on this hex code, small print included.
Questions about #e27481
What is #e27481 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e27481 is rgb(226, 116, 129), in HSL hsl(353, 65%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 43%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e27481?
Navy, deep teal, and warm cream all flatter #e27481. Its dusty rose quality keeps pairings gentle, so skip bright orange or neon tones that fight with its muted feel.
Is #e27481 readable on white or black?
#e27481 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 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.