#E57D70 Hex Color
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This softened red carries a warm, mellow energy that avoids the aggression of pure primary red. Because of its muted intensity, #e57d70 functions best as a dominant accent rather than a full page background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool, dark charcoals for a sophisticated balance. While this hex code meets accessibility standards for small body text, it shines brightest in UI branding and call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #e57d70
What is #e57d70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e57d70 is rgb(229, 125, 112), in HSL hsl(7, 69%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 51%, 10%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #e57d70 for a balanced design?
Is #e57d70 a good choice for text on a white background?
While #e57d70 carries enough warmth to remain visible, it may struggle to meet strict contrast ratios against standard white for body text. It is much more effective as a highlight color, a CTA button fill, or for large, bold typography.
Is #e57d70 readable on white or black?
#e57d70 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 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.