#E5C2C2 Hex Color
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Light and heavily muted, #e5c2c2 is a dusty red with soft gray undertones and an airy, delicate finish. Its low saturation suits minimal backgrounds, romantic branding, and open layouts without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep burgundy. Black text remains highly readable, making the hex code practical for light UI panels.
Questions about #e5c2c2
What is #e5c2c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5c2c2 is rgb(229, 194, 194), in HSL hsl(0, 40%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 15%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5c2c2?
Is #e5c2c2 warm or cool?
#e5c2c2 reads as a softly warm, muted red because its pink-red base outweighs its gray undertones. The gray keeps the warmth restrained, giving it an airy, dusty appearance rather than a bright or sugary look.
Is #e5c2c2 readable on white or black?
#e5c2c2 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.82:1 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.