#E68375 Hex Color
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A soft, muted coral, #e68375 blends the energy of red with a mellow, desaturated lightness. Because of its approachable warmth, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate, avoiding the muddy results sometimes found when mixing gray. The hex code #e68375 is accessible enough for readable body text against black.
Questions about #e68375
What is #e68375 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e68375 is rgb(230, 131, 117), in HSL hsl(7, 69%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 49%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e68375?
#e68375 works best when grounded by deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate, which provide the necessary contrast to let this muted coral shine without feeling overwhelming. Avoid pairing it with high-saturation neons, as they will wash out its subtle warmth.
Is #e68375 a warm or cool color?
This color is definitively warm, carrying the inherent energy of red and orange but tempered by a desaturated lightness that prevents it from feeling aggressive. Its muted quality makes it an excellent choice for interfaces that require friendliness without demanding immediate attention.
Is #e68375 readable on white or black?
#e68375 has a 2.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.86:1 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.