#E58279 Hex Color
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Pastel red with a warm, dusty cast. The hex code #e58279 mutes red’s usual urgency, so it reads mellow and approachable instead of loud. It shines as a background for spring themes, baby products, and food packaging, and black text sits comfortably on it at about 7.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with deep teal or olive to keep it from feeling flat.
Questions about #e58279
What is #e58279 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e58279 is rgb(229, 130, 121), in HSL hsl(5, 68%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 47%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e58279?
Deep teal, olive, and navy all ground #e58279 without stealing its warmth. Cream and sage keep the palette soft, while charcoal adds sharper contrast for UI work.
Is #e58279 readable on white or black?
#e58279 has a 2.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.80:1 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.