#E28076 Hex Color

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#e28076 is a pastel, warm red with mellow coral undertones and moderate lightness. Its softened saturation brings a gentle, youthful feel, while the red base still suggests energy and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone for spring, romance, or food branding; black text reads clearly on it, meeting WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code is #e28076.

Questions about #e28076

What is #e28076 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e28076 is rgb(226, 128, 118), in HSL hsl(6, 65%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 48%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e28076?
#e28076 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast, warm cream for a softer palette, and muted sage for a grounded spring scheme. Its warm coral cast stays balanced when these companions remain muted and low in saturation.
Is #e28076 readable on white or black?
#e28076 has a 2.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.58:1 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.