#E4B9B6 Hex Color
Dusty warmth in pastel form
Think of dried rose petals or a worn blush compact. #e4b9b6 is a pastel red with gray undertones, so its warmth reads mellow instead of loud. Black text clears an 11.9:1 contrast ratio on it, which makes the hex code #e4b9b6 a safe background for body text. Pair it with deep teal or forest green; against plain white it can look washed out.
Questions about #e4b9b6
What is #e4b9b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4b9b6 is rgb(228, 185, 182), in HSL hsl(4, 46%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 20%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e4b9b6?
Deep teal, forest green, and charcoal all sharpen #e4b9b6 without fighting its softness. For a warmer palette, try terracotta or cream. Avoid pale grays and white, which make it look washed out.
Is #e4b9b6 readable on white or black?
#e4b9b6 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.91:1 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.