#E5897C Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #e5897c is a muted red with peachy undertones and enough lightness to feel gentle rather than aggressive. Its pastel quality suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside charcoal or deep teal; white can wash it out. As a hex code, #e5897c provides about 8.2:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #e5897c
What is #e5897c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5897c is rgb(229, 137, 124), in HSL hsl(7, 67%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 46%, 10%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e5897c?
#e5897c pairs well with charcoal, deep teal, sage, and warm neutrals, balancing its peachy warmth while keeping the overall palette grounded, gentle, and suitable for soft branding or editorial layouts.
Does #e5897c read as a warm or cool color?
#e5897c reads as a warm color because its muted red base is softened by peachy, orange-leaning undertones rather than blue or violet, giving it a gentle and approachable appearance on screen.
Is #e5897c readable on white or black?
#e5897c has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.20:1 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.