#E6ADB1 Hex Color
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Soft as faded lipstick, #e6adb1 is a dusty red with a gray undertone that keeps it mellow and warm. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since it can wash out next to plain white. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. Black text sits comfortably on this hex code, passing WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #e6adb1
What is #e6adb1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6adb1 is rgb(230, 173, 177), in HSL hsl(356, 53%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 23%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e6adb1?
Deep teal, charcoal, and forest green all give #e6adb1 the contrast its muted tone needs. Cream and warm gray work for softer, tonal palettes.
Is #e6adb1 readable on white or black?
#e6adb1 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.97:1 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.