#E28183 Hex Color
Warm muted salmon with youthful energy
A muted, pastel salmon with significant warmth, #e28183 brings a gentle, youthful energy to design projects. It functions best as an accent color rather than a dominant background, where it can easily feel overwhelming. This shade pairs well with deep charcoal grays to ground its inherent softness. The hex code for this reddish hue is #e28183, which maintains excellent contrast with black text for accessible web readability.
Questions about #e28183
What is #e28183 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e28183 is rgb(226, 129, 131), in HSL hsl(359, 63%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 42%, 11%.
How should #e28183 be used in interface design?
Use #e28183 as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid visual fatigue. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or dark navy text to ground its natural softness and ensure the design remains readable for all users.
Does #e28183 work well with dark themes?
The #e28183 hue performs well against dark backdrops when used for call-to-action buttons or highlights. Its warmth cuts through dark neutrals effectively, providing a pop of color that remains sophisticated without appearing overly aggressive or neon-bright in high-contrast layouts.
Is #e28183 readable on white or black?
#e28183 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.70:1 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.