#E59094 Hex Color
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This unsaturated pastel red offers a gentle, warm presence without the intensity of standard primary hues. Because of its muted character, #e59094 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background, where it might appear washed out. Pair it with dark charcoal for a balanced interface, as black text provides high contrast and excellent readability against this shade. The hex code for this color is #e59094.
Questions about #e59094
What is #e59094 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e59094 is rgb(229, 144, 148), in HSL hsl(357, 62%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 35%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e59094?
#e59094 works best alongside dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate for high-contrast readability. Because this is a muted, desaturated red, it also harmonizes well with cool gray tones or soft creams, creating a sophisticated and grounded visual balance.
Should I use #e59094 for UI backgrounds?
It is generally better to use #e59094 as an accent rather than a primary background color. Since this is an unsaturated pastel, it can appear washed out or muddy when covering large areas, especially if light text is placed on top of it.
Is #e59094 readable on white or black?
#e59094 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 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.