#E28A7C Hex Color
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This muted, dusty coral carries a soft warmth that avoids the aggressive energy of bright reds. Because of its desaturated, pastel quality, #e28a7c works well as a grounding base for modern UI backgrounds rather than a jarring highlight. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for accessible, approachable branding. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to anchor its airy character.
Questions about #e28a7c
What is #e28a7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e28a7c is rgb(226, 138, 124), in HSL hsl(8, 64%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 45%, 11%.
How should I use #e28a7c in UI design?
#e28a7c serves best as a background or secondary accent color, providing warmth without the visual intensity of brighter reds. Because it maintains strong readability with dark text, it is a safe, professional choice for accessible, user-friendly interface components.
What colors pair well with #e28a7c?
Is #e28a7c readable on white or black?
#e28a7c has a 2.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.16:1 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.