#E4989F Hex Color
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This pastel red carries a warm, unsaturated character that leans into a gentle, playful mood. Because it is light and desaturated, #e4989f works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal grays to create a clean, modern contrast. With excellent readability for black text, it functions reliably in UI design for branding and soft interfaces.
Questions about #e4989f
What is #e4989f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4989f is rgb(228, 152, 159), in HSL hsl(354, 58%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 30%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #e4989f?
This pastel red balances effectively against high-contrast neutrals, particularly deep charcoal grays which ground its playfulness. It also creates a cohesive, modern look when paired with soft cream or off-white tones that emphasize its warm, unsaturated undertones without overwhelming the palette.
How does #e4989f perform in UI design?
Because #e4989f maintains excellent readability for standard black text, it works reliably as a soft background or a subtle call-to-action accent. It provides just enough saturation to draw the eye without competing with critical interface elements, making it ideal for calm, user-friendly layouts.
Is #e4989f readable on white or black?
#e4989f has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.29:1 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.