#E5A0A0 Hex Color
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#e5a0a0 is a light, unsaturated red with warm pink undertones and a soft, mellow finish. Its gentle brightness suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and welcoming backgrounds without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside charcoal or deep navy, since white can wash it out. The hex code #e5a0a0 supports clear black text at about 9.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #e5a0a0
What is #e5a0a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5a0a0 is rgb(229, 160, 160), in HSL hsl(0, 57%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 30%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5a0a0?
#e5a0a0 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted sage, which give its soft pink warmth enough contrast. Use it as a supporting tone in palettes, while darker accents help preserve definition that white backgrounds may reduce.
Does #e5a0a0 look warm or cool?
#e5a0a0 reads as a warm, muted pink-red because its red base carries gentle pink undertones rather than blue. Its mellow brightness can suggest tenderness and welcome, with a spring-like freshness that avoids the sugary intensity of brighter pinks.
Is #e5a0a0 readable on white or black?
#e5a0a0 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.86:1 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.