#E28D8A Hex Color
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This desaturated, dusty red offers a mellow alternative to high-intensity pigments. It feels warm and approachable, making it a reliable choice for backgrounds requiring a softer touch. Because black text maintains a high 8.4:1 contrast against it, readability remains excellent for small body copy. The hex code for this muted shade is #e28d8a. It pairs effectively with charcoal or deep, cool grays.
Questions about #e28d8a
What is #e28d8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e28d8a is rgb(226, 141, 138), in HSL hsl(2, 60%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 39%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #e28d8a?
Is #e28d8a a good choice for text and backgrounds?
#e28d8a provides excellent accessibility when paired with dark, high-contrast text like black or dark charcoal. Because it is desaturated and muted, it functions as a reliable, soft background choice that does not fatigue the eye during extended reading.
Is #e28d8a readable on white or black?
#e28d8a has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.41:1 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.