#E3746C Hex Color
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#e3746c is a warm, mellow red with softened coral undertones and moderate saturation. Its approachable energy suits food branding, sports graphics, romance campaigns, and attention-led accents. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside deep navy or charcoal, while black text remains highly legible at about 7:1 contrast. The hex code is #e3746c.
Questions about #e3746c
What is #e3746c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3746c is rgb(227, 116, 108), in HSL hsl(4, 68%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 52%, 11%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e3746c?
Does #e3746c read as a warm or cool color?
#e3746c reads as warm because its red base is softened by coral undertones rather than blue or violet. Its mellow saturation keeps the warmth approachable, making it feel friendly and energetic without the intensity of a bright primary red.
Is #e3746c readable on white or black?
#e3746c has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.98:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.