#E57E8C Hex Color
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This soft, muted red leans toward a dusty salmon tone. It avoids the intensity of primary colors, making it approachable for UI backgrounds and playful branding. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, #e57e8c works well for readable body copy. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to ground the warmth and prevent the palette from feeling too washed out or overly delicate.
Questions about #e57e8c
What is #e57e8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e57e8c is rgb(229, 126, 140), in HSL hsl(352, 66%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 39%, 10%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #e57e8c in a design layout?
#e57e8c works best when balanced against deep neutrals like charcoal or dark gray, which ground the dusty salmon tone. For a softer look, pair it with muted cream or warm beige to maintain its approachable, delicate aesthetic.
Is #e57e8c readable on white or black?
#e57e8c has a 2.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.69:1 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.