#E48D91 Hex Color
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#e48d91 is a desaturated, dusty rose with a warm, gentle presence. Because this shade is muted rather than vibrant, it works well as a grounding background or a supporting accent tone rather than a dominant primary color. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals or slate blues, which create a sophisticated contrast. Since black text provides excellent readability against this hex code, it remains a reliable choice for UI elements.
Questions about #e48d91
What is #e48d91 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e48d91 is rgb(228, 141, 145), in HSL hsl(357, 62%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 36%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #e48d91?
Deep charcoal or cool slate blues create the strongest contrast against #e48d91. Because the tone is muted and warm, it also functions beautifully alongside neutral creams or soft, desaturated greens to maintain a calm and professional aesthetic.
Is #e48d91 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
It serves best as a supporting accent rather than a primary text color. If using #e48d91 for backgrounds, ensure your text is a high-contrast dark shade, such as a deep charcoal or near-black, to maintain clear readability for users.
Is #e48d91 readable on white or black?
#e48d91 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.51:1 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.