#E3A2A1 Hex Color
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This pastel red skips the loudness of true crimson. Gray undertones keep #e3a2a1 dusty and mellow, so it works best as a soft background or supporting tone rather than a bold accent. Black text reaches about 9.9:1 contrast on it, which clears WCAG AA for small body copy. The hex code #e3a2a1 pairs nicely with deep teal for balance.
Questions about #e3a2a1
What is #e3a2a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3a2a1 is rgb(227, 162, 161), in HSL hsl(1, 54%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 29%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3a2a1?
Deep teal, charcoal, and olive all give #e3a2a1 more presence than white does. For a warmer palette, try terracotta or muted gold alongside it.
Is #e3a2a1 readable on white or black?
#e3a2a1 has a 2.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.94:1 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.