#E59892 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dusty rose and clay, #e59892 is a pastel red with warm, mellow undertones. Its low saturation keeps it soft, so it works best as a large background or supporting tone rather than a sharp accent. It flatters deep teal and charcoal, and black text sits comfortably on it with strong contrast.
Questions about #e59892
What is #e59892 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e59892 is rgb(229, 152, 146), in HSL hsl(4, 61%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 36%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e59892?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all give #e59892 enough contrast to read clearly without overpowering its softness. For a warmer palette, try terracotta or muted olive alongside it.
Is #e59892 readable on white or black?
#e59892 has a 2.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.23:1 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.