#E5A4AA Hex Color
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#e5a4aa is a warm, dusty red with a pastel finish, soft gray undertones, and low saturation. Its mellow appearance suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and gentle background panels. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep plum, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code for this color is #e5a4aa.
Questions about #e5a4aa
What is #e5a4aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5a4aa is rgb(229, 164, 170), in HSL hsl(354, 56%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 26%, 10%.
Which colors pair well with #e5a4aa?
Is #e5a4aa warm or cool?
#e5a4aa reads as warm rather than cool because its muted red base carries a soft pink cast, creating a gentle, affectionate mood suited to spring branding, romance, wellness, and nursery-oriented visual designs.
Is #e5a4aa readable on white or black?
#e5a4aa has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.22:1 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.