#E58686 Hex Color

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#e58686 acts as a muted, pastel red with an inviting warmth. This hex code functions best as an accent color rather than a dominant base. It maintains high readability with black text because of an 8.1:1 contrast ratio. When you need similar pink shades, consider pairing this tone with deep charcoal to ground its inherent energy.

Questions about #e58686

What is #e58686 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e58686 is rgb(229, 134, 134), in HSL hsl(0, 65%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 41%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e58686 in a design?
This muted red works beautifully when grounded by neutral, dark tones like charcoal or deep espresso. For a more vibrant contrast, consider pairing #e58686 with soft, desaturated teals or cool navy blues to balance out the inherent warmth.
Is #e58686 readable on white or black?
#e58686 has a 2.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.08:1 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.