#E37E99 Hex Color
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Not bubblegum, not blush. This pastel pink, hex code #e37e99, carries a warm, dusty rose undertone that keeps it mellow where brighter pinks get loud. It works well as a background; black text reads clearly on it at about 7.7:1 contrast. For pairing, try deep plum or dark teal instead of the usual white.
Questions about #e37e99
What is #e37e99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e37e99 is rgb(227, 126, 153), in HSL hsl(344, 64%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 33%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e37e99?
Deep plum, dark teal, and forest green all make #e37e99 look richer than a plain white pairing does. Warm grays and cream keep it softer for packaging or kids' products.
Is #e37e99 readable on white or black?
#e37e99 has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.71:1 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.