#E48D89 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated shade of red offers a gentle alternative to bold tones. While it can wash out next to white, the hex code #e48d89 functions well as a base layer. It maintains excellent readability with black text, which achieves an 8.5:1 contrast ratio. Try pairing this pastel red with dark, charcoal grays to create a balanced, sophisticated palette.
Questions about #e48d89
What is #e48d89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e48d89 is rgb(228, 141, 137), in HSL hsl(3, 63%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 40%, 11%.
What color schemes work best with #e48d89?
Because #e48d89 is a muted, unsaturated red, it pairs effectively with darker neutrals to provide visual weight. You will find that charcoal or deep slate grays create a balanced, sophisticated aesthetic that prevents this pastel from appearing washed out.
Is #e48d89 readable on white or black?
#e48d89 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.46:1 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.