#E29D83 Hex Color

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#e29d83 is a warm, unsaturated apricot shade with a soft, dusty undertone. Its mellow nature makes it an excellent choice for backgrounds in wellness branding where you need something approachable. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it maintains readability for body copy. The hex code for this hue is #e29d83, which pairs well with deep charcoal grays.

Questions about #e29d83

What is #e29d83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e29d83 is rgb(226, 157, 131), in HSL hsl(16, 62%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 42%, 11%.
Which colors pair best with #e29d83 for a balanced palette?
#e29d83 creates a harmonious balance when paired with deep charcoal grays or muted slate blues. These darker, cool tones ground the apricot warmth, preventing the overall design from feeling too washed out or overly sweet.
Is #e29d83 readable on white or black?
#e29d83 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.38:1 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.