#E5AB99 Hex Color

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The hex code #e5ab99 is a light, dusty red with warm peach undertones and low saturation. Its mellow softness suits spring palettes, baby products, romance, and gentle editorial backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about 10.6:1 contrast on this hex code.

Questions about #e5ab99

What is #e5ab99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5ab99 is rgb(229, 171, 153), in HSL hsl(14, 59%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 33%, 10%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e5ab99?
#e5ab99 pairs well with charcoal for readable text, deep burgundy for a tonal palette, and muted sage for softer natural contrast in branding, packaging, and interface accents where its dusty warmth stays visible. Keep the warm red as a supporting tone.
Is #e5ab99 readable on white or black?
#e5ab99 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.61:1 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.