#E68E75 Hex Color
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#e68e75 is a mellow, sun-washed red with strong peach undertones. Because it offers high contrast against black text, it functions well as a readable UI background. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal to keep the palette grounded, or use it for soft, approachable branding. Those learning what colors make pink will find this warmth a useful reference point.
Questions about #e68e75
What is #e68e75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e68e75 is rgb(230, 142, 117), in HSL hsl(13, 69%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 49%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e68e75 for professional design?
Is #e68e75 suitable for text-heavy web interfaces?
Yes, #e68e75 works effectively as a background color when paired with dark text because it maintains high readability. Its mellow nature prevents the eye strain often caused by more saturated orange or red tones in long-form digital content.
Is #e68e75 readable on white or black?
#e68e75 has a 2.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.49:1 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.