#E59E98 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty salmon shade offers a gentle warmth that feels approachable and soft. Because it lacks intense chroma, #e59e98 works best as a neutral supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate greys for a modern contrast. The hex code for this color is #e59e98, and it maintains excellent legibility with black text for accessible web design.
Questions about #e59e98
What is #e59e98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e59e98 is rgb(229, 158, 152), in HSL hsl(5, 60%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 34%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e59e98 in a design?
Is #e59e98 considered a warm or cool color?
#e59e98 is distinctly warm, carrying a gentle, sun-baked quality that evokes the feeling of a dusty terracotta or faded sunset. Because it lacks intense chroma, it avoids the harshness of vibrant orange, allowing it to function effectively as a muted, comforting background shade.
Is #e59e98 readable on white or black?
#e59e98 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 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.