#E2B0A2 Hex Color
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Reach for the hex code #e2b0a2 when you want red without the volume. This dusty, pastel shade has warm pink undertones and suits spring palettes, baby products, and romance branding. Its low saturation reads mellow, but it can wash out beside pure white, so ground it with darker accents. Black text hits about 11:1 contrast here, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #e2b0a2
What is #e2b0a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2b0a2 is rgb(226, 176, 162), in HSL hsl(13, 52%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 28%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2b0a2?
Deep navy, olive, and charcoal sharpen #e2b0a2, since dark muted tones keep the pastel from washing out. For a warmer palette, pair it with terracotta or cream instead of pure white.
Is #e2b0a2 readable on white or black?
#e2b0a2 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.96:1 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.