#E5A191 Hex Color
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#e5a191 is a pastel red with a warm, peachy undertone. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow, so it works best as a soft background or supporting tone in spring and baby-themed palettes. Pair it with deep teal for balance, and use black text on top since it passes contrast for small type.
Questions about #e5a191
What is #e5a191 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5a191 is rgb(229, 161, 145), in HSL hsl(11, 62%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 37%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5a191?
#e5a191 pairs well with deep teal, forest green, and dark navy, which contrast its light warmth with cooler depth. For softer looks, try cream, tan, or muted sage alongside it.
Is #e5a191 readable on white or black?
#e5a191 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.83:1 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.