#E58082 Hex Color
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This muted, pastel red carries a warm and approachable character. Because of its balanced saturation, #e58082 works well as a supporting tone in spring-themed palettes or gentle baby products. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray for strong contrast, as black text remains highly legible against this hue. Use this hex code as an accent rather than a dominant background to maintain a sophisticated look.
Questions about #e58082
What is #e58082 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e58082 is rgb(229, 128, 130), in HSL hsl(359, 66%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 43%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e58082?
Because #e58082 is a muted, warm tone, it pairs best with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate gray to keep your text readable. For a softer look, it also works beautifully alongside muted, creamy off-whites.
Is #e58082 suitable for text on a white background?
This color generally fails WCAG accessibility standards for normal-sized text when placed against a white background. It is better suited as a decorative accent or a button background paired with a dark, high-contrast text color.
Is #e58082 readable on white or black?
#e58082 has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.74:1 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.