#E68373 Hex Color
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This mellow, salmon-toned red is a warm, desaturated shade that pairs surprisingly well with deep teal or charcoal. Because of its approachable, pastel nature, #e68373 works best as a primary accent or a secondary brand color rather than a dominant background. It offers enough contrast for legible black text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements that require a friendly yet energetic presence.
Questions about #e68373
What is #e68373 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e68373 is rgb(230, 131, 115), in HSL hsl(8, 70%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 50%, 10%.
How can I best use #e68373 in a color palette?
Is #e68373 suitable for web text and UI elements?
This color provides sufficient contrast for dark text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges. Because it is desaturated, it avoids visual strain while maintaining a friendly and inviting presence across digital interfaces.
Is #e68373 readable on white or black?
#e68373 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.85:1 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.