#E3A191 Hex Color
An approachable and unsaturated warm coral
#e3a191 is a muted, warm coral that leans heavily into salmon territory. This unsaturated tone avoids the aggression of brighter reds, making it a friendly choice for branding or baby products. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate blue, which provide necessary contrast. Because it is highly legible, the hex code #e3a191 supports small body text well against dark, high-contrast backgrounds.
Questions about #e3a191
What is #e3a191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3a191 is rgb(227, 161, 145), in HSL hsl(12, 59%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 36%, 11%.
What colors work best with #e3a191?
Because #e3a191 is a muted coral, it pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate blue, which provide the necessary contrast for readability. These darker, cool tones ground the warmth of the salmon hue without overpowering it, creating a balanced and professional aesthetic for your designs.
Is #e3a191 suitable for small body text?
Yes, #e3a191 is highly legible and works well for body text against dark, high-contrast backgrounds. Its unsaturated quality helps it maintain clarity while offering a softer, more inviting alternative to harsh, pure reds or oranges in modern web typography.
Is #e3a191 readable on white or black?
#e3a191 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.77:1 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.