#E68787 Hex Color
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A muted, pastel salmon with warm, earthy undertones, #e68787 offers a softer alternative to vibrant primary reds. Because it is light and desaturated, it avoids the visual intensity of bolder shades. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy for excellent readability, as black text provides a high contrast ratio on this background. Use it as a supporting accent in spring-themed palettes.
Questions about #e68787
What is #e68787 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e68787 is rgb(230, 135, 135), in HSL hsl(0, 66%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 41%, 10%.
How does #e68787 perform in modern color palettes?
As a soft, desaturated shade, #e68787 works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant primary color. Its earthy undertones help bridge the gap between bright spring tones and neutral, professional color schemes in web design.
Is #e68787 readable on white or black?
#e68787 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.18:1 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.