#E4AEB4 Hex Color
A dusty muted red with warm undertones
This dusty, desaturated red offers a mellow alternative to more vivid hues. The hex code for this soft shade is #e4aeb4. It works well as a dominant background color because it provides enough contrast for black text to remain legible. Try pairing it with dark charcoal or slate grays to ground its airy, warm quality and keep the design from feeling too sweet or juvenile.
Questions about #e4aeb4
What is #e4aeb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4aeb4 is rgb(228, 174, 180), in HSL hsl(353, 50%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 21%, 11%.
What colors pair best with #e4aeb4?
This color anchors well against deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray to ground its airy quality. If you want a warmer palette, try pairing #e4aeb4 with cream or warm taupe for a soft, monochromatic look that avoids feeling overly juvenile or sweet.
Is #e4aeb4 suitable for text-heavy designs?
While #e4aeb4 works beautifully as a background, it is generally too light for body text readability on white. It performs best when used as a secondary accent or a subtle background with high-contrast, dark-colored text layered on top for maximum accessibility.
Is #e4aeb4 readable on white or black?
#e4aeb4 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.01:1 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.