#E5A290 Hex Color
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A spring packaging label or nursery app splash screen is where #e5a290 earns its keep. This pastel red reads warm and muted, with a soft coral undertone that stays calm even in large blocks. Black text sits well on it at about 9.9:1 contrast, so it works as a background for small copy. Pair it with deep teal or navy, since it can wash out next to plain white.
Questions about #e5a290
What is #e5a290 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5a290 is rgb(229, 162, 144), in HSL hsl(13, 62%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 37%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5a290?
Deep teal and navy make #e5a290 feel warmer and livelier by contrast, while charcoal grounds it in editorial layouts. Avoid pale pastels beside it, or the whole palette reads washed out.
Is #e5a290 readable on white or black?
#e5a290 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.90:1 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.