#E3997D Hex Color
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This muted peach sits between soft orange and warm terra cotta. Because it is highly unsaturated, #e3997d works best as a balanced background rather than a bold highlight. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate blue to create visual tension. Since black text provides a high contrast ratio of 9.1:1, this hex code is a readable choice for UI elements and branding.
Questions about #e3997d
What is #e3997d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3997d is rgb(227, 153, 125), in HSL hsl(16, 65%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 45%, 11%.
How do I style text against #e3997d?
Black text pairs exceptionally well with #e3997d, achieving a high contrast ratio of 9.1:1 which ensures excellent readability for UI elements. You can also use charcoal for a softer, slightly less intense visual hierarchy than pure black.
Where does #e3997d work best in design?
Because of its highly unsaturated nature, #e3997d functions best as a calm, grounded background color rather than a primary highlight. It pairs effectively with slate blue or earthy tones to create sophisticated visual tension without overwhelming the layout.
Is #e3997d readable on white or black?
#e3997d 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.