#E29983 Hex Color
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This muted salmon tone offers a soft, warm variation of red. It lacks the intensity of primary shades, making it a gentle choice for baby products or organic branding. The hex code is #e29983. Because this hue provides excellent contrast with black text, it functions effectively as a readable background. Pair it with deep charcoal to ground the warmth without losing its delicate character.
Questions about #e29983
What is #e29983 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e29983 is rgb(226, 153, 131), in HSL hsl(14, 62%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 42%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #e29983 for a balanced palette?
Is #e29983 a good choice for text-heavy website backgrounds?
Yes, it functions effectively as a background color because it provides excellent contrast against dark text like charcoal or dark gray. It is less intense than a bright coral, making it easier on the eyes for extended reading periods.
Is #e29983 readable on white or black?
#e29983 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.11:1 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.