#E58879 Hex Color
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This muted, desaturated coral offers a gentle warmth without the aggression of a standard red. It feels approachable and youthful, making it an ideal choice for backgrounds or illustrative accents in softer branding. Because it maintains strong contrast against black, it remains readable in UI applications. The hex code for this shade is #e58879, which works best when paired with deep charcoal grays or clean off-whites.
Questions about #e58879
What is #e58879 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e58879 is rgb(229, 136, 121), in HSL hsl(8, 68%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 47%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e58879 in a design?
#e58879 works exceptionally well when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep, dark navy blue. Because it is a muted, desaturated coral, it also creates a soft, sophisticated harmony when paired with warm creams or off-whites.
Is #e58879 considered a warm or cool color?
#e58879 is undeniably a warm color, though its desaturated nature keeps it from feeling overwhelming or aggressive like pure red. It provides a subtle, inviting heat that makes it effective for UI elements that need to feel friendly without dominating the screen.
Is #e58879 readable on white or black?
#e58879 has a 2.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.12:1 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.