#E47474 Hex Color
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This warm, desaturated red feels approachable and mellow rather than aggressive. Because it lacks the intense saturation of primary red, #e47474 works best as a supporting tone or an accent color in digital interfaces. It pairs beautifully with dark slate greys or deep charcoals to create a grounded, modern palette. You can rely on black text for readability, as this hex code offers excellent contrast for small body text.
Questions about #e47474
What is #e47474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e47474 is rgb(228, 116, 116), in HSL hsl(0, 67%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 49%, 11%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e47474 in a design layout?
#e47474 works beautifully with dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate tones, which provide the necessary contrast to make the red feel intentional. For a softer look, pairing it with creamy off-whites creates an approachable and balanced user interface.
Is #e47474 readable on white or black?
#e47474 has a 2.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.04:1 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.