#E48C8C Hex Color
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#e48c8c is a warm, pastel red with softened saturation and a mellow reddish-pink cast. Its lightness gives designs a gentle, youthful feel, while the red base adds energy and attention. Use it as a spring or baby-product background, or pair it with charcoal for grounded contrast. This hex code supports black body text at about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #e48c8c
What is #e48c8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e48c8c is rgb(228, 140, 140), in HSL hsl(0, 62%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 39%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e48c8c?
#e48c8c pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, muted sage, and warm cream because these tones anchor its light, softened red without making the palette feel sugary or overly bright. Use one dark pairing for text or controls.
Is #e48c8c readable on white or black?
#e48c8c has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.42:1 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.