#E47E8C Hex Color
A soft and approachable desaturated red
#e47e8c is a mellow, desaturated red with a distinct pastel character. This color feels soft and inviting without the aggression of a primary red. It works best as an accent or a playful brand color rather than a main background. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated, modern contrast. The hex code for this shade is #e47e8c.
Questions about #e47e8c
What is #e47e8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e47e8c is rgb(228, 126, 140), in HSL hsl(352, 65%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 39%, 11%.
Is #e47e8c suitable for primary background colors?
While #e47e8c offers an inviting and playful energy, it can become overwhelming if used as a main background. It is most effective as a deliberate accent or highlight color to draw attention to specific call-to-action buttons or small graphical elements.
Is #e47e8c readable on white or black?
#e47e8c has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.66:1 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.