#E67977 Hex Color
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The hex code #e67977 is a soft, muted red with a warm, dusty cast. It reads mellow rather than loud, like red softened by mixing gray into it. That restraint makes it a strong dominant base for branding or large blocks. Black text passes AA on it at about 7.4:1 contrast. It pairs well with deep teal, a less obvious match than plain white.
Questions about #e67977
What is #e67977 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e67977 is rgb(230, 121, 119), in HSL hsl(1, 69%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 48%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e67977?
Deep teal and navy make #e67977 feel richer than the usual red-on-white combo. For a softer palette, try it with sage or warm cream tones that echo its muted quality.
Can body text sit on a #e67977 background?
Yes, with black text. #e67977 reaches about 7.4:1 contrast against black, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1. White text falls far short and should be avoided for small type.
Is #e67977 readable on white or black?
#e67977 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.36:1 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.