#E59589 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, pastel red feels approachable and soft rather than aggressive. Because of its muted, peachy undertones, #e59589 works well as a background color for wellness or children’s brands. Pair it with deep charcoals to ground the lightness, as it can look washed out against pure white. The hex code for this mellow shade is #e59589.
Questions about #e59589
What is #e59589 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e59589 is rgb(229, 149, 137), in HSL hsl(8, 64%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 40%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e59589?
Is #e59589 readable on white or black?
#e59589 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.99:1 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.