#E5A8AD Hex Color
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The hex code #e5a8ad is a light, dusty red with warm pink undertones and low saturation. Its mellow appearance suits spring backgrounds, baby products, romantic branding, and soft sales graphics. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy, since white can make it look washed out.
Questions about #e5a8ad
What is #e5a8ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5a8ad is rgb(229, 168, 173), in HSL hsl(355, 54%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 24%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5a8ad?
The best pairings for #e5a8ad use contrast without overwhelming its low saturation: charcoal adds readable structure, while deep burgundy and muted olive create a richer, more grounded palette for packaging, editorial layouts, or restrained romantic branding. Use black for text when accessibility matters.
Does #e5a8ad read as warm or cool?
#e5a8ad reads warm because its muted red base carries a pink, slightly rosy cast rather than a blue or violet bias, while its lightness and low saturation soften that warmth into a gentle dusty look suited to softer visual palettes.
Is #e5a8ad readable on white or black?
#e5a8ad has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.53:1 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.