#E68588 Hex Color
A gentle muted red with warm undertones
This muted pastel red carries a gentle warmth without the aggression of a primary hue. Because of its balanced saturation, #e68588 works well as a supporting tone in brand palettes or soft UI backgrounds. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals, which provide the contrast needed to make this color pop. For accessibility, black text ensures readability over this hex code.
Questions about #e68588
What is #e68588 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e68588 is rgb(230, 133, 136), in HSL hsl(358, 66%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 41%, 10%.
What colors pair best with #e68588?
This muted red works best alongside deep neutrals like charcoal or slate, which provide the necessary contrast to ground the softness of the hue. You can also pair it with soft creams or desaturated teals to create a balanced, professional palette.
Is #e68588 readable on white or black?
#e68588 has a 2.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.07:1 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.