#E28396 Hex Color
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#e28396 is a warm, pastel red with mellow saturation and a soft pink undertone. Its gentle brightness suits spring themes, baby products, romance, and food branding. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or charcoal, since white text lacks punch. The hex code #e28396 supports clear black body text at about 7.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #e28396
What is #e28396 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e28396 is rgb(226, 131, 150), in HSL hsl(348, 62%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 34%, 11%.
Does #e28396 read as a warm or cool color?
#e28396 reads as a warm pastel red because its soft pink undertone leans warmer than a blue-based pink, while its mellow saturation and gentle brightness keep the impression friendly, romantic, and understated.
What colors pair well with #e28396?
Is #e28396 readable on white or black?
#e28396 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.92:1 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.