#E68E8E Hex Color
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#e68e8e is a muted, desaturated red with a distinct dusty, pastel quality. Because it leans soft rather than aggressive, it avoids the typical harshness of primary reds. This color works best as an accent or supporting tone alongside cool greys or deep charcoals. Since it offers excellent contrast with black text, use the hex code #e68e8e for readable UI elements or subtle branding headers that need a friendly, approachable touch.
Questions about #e68e8e
What is #e68e8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e68e8e is rgb(230, 142, 142), in HSL hsl(0, 64%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 38%, 10%.
How should I use #e68e8e in UI design?
Use #e68e8e as a secondary accent color rather than a primary button color, as its desaturated quality ensures it remains easy on the eyes. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep neutral grays for text contrast.
Is #e68e8e considered a warm or cool color?
While red is traditionally a warm hue, the desaturated quality of #e68e8e pulls it into a neutral, sophisticated territory. This makes it versatile enough to complement both warm earth tones and cooler, muted blues.
Is #e68e8e readable on white or black?
#e68e8e has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.62:1 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.