#E47561 Hex Color
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Warm and moderately saturated, #e47561 has a mellow reddish character that brings energy without vivid red’s harshness. Its softened lightness suits food branding, sports graphics, romance campaigns, and attention-focused accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a full interface background. The hex code #e47561 supports clear black text with about a 7.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e47561
What is #e47561 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e47561 is rgb(228, 117, 97), in HSL hsl(9, 71%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 57%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e47561?
Navy, charcoal, and muted blue-green tones pair well with #e47561 because their cooler, deeper values balance its warm coral-red energy without competing with its softened saturation for a balanced palette. A navy companion is especially useful for polished interfaces and strong accent treatments.
Does #e47561 read as a warm or cool color?
#e47561 reads as a warm color because its hue leans toward red-orange, while its moderate saturation and softened lightness keep the effect mellow rather than sharp or aggressive in most palettes. This makes it useful for warm calls to action and campaign accents without the intensity of vivid red.
Is #e47561 readable on white or black?
#e47561 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 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.