#E5968B Hex Color
Soft warmth with youthful energy
Warm and muted, #e5968b is a pastel reddish tone with soft salmon and dusty rose undertones. Its light value creates a gentle, youthful mood, while restrained saturation keeps it mellow rather than loud. Use the hex code #e5968b for spring or baby-product backgrounds. Black text provides enough contrast for small body copy.
Questions about #e5968b
What is #e5968b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5968b is rgb(229, 150, 139), in HSL hsl(7, 63%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 39%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5968b?
#e5968b pairs well with deep navy, warm cream, and charcoal because those darker or lighter neutrals give its muted warmth enough structure without making the palette feel harsh in editorial and lifestyle layouts. Use navy for headings or controls, and reserve the red tone for surfaces or supporting accents.
Is #e5968b readable on white or black?
#e5968b has a 2.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.06:1 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.