#E76A6A Hex Color

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This warm, saturated red demands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, #e76a6a works best as a focused accent or for calls to action rather than a large-scale background. Pair this tone with charcoal or slate when you are mixing gray. Black text reads well against this hex code, boasting a 6.7:1 contrast ratio, ensuring your type remains legible at any size.

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What is #e76a6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #e76a6a is rgb(231, 106, 106), in HSL hsl(0, 72%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 54%, 9%.

What colors pair best with #e76a6a?

To balance the intensity of #e76a6a, pair it with neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate to keep your design grounded. These dark neutrals provide enough contrast to make the red pop without overwhelming the rest of your layout.

Is #e76a6a readable on white or black?

#e76a6a has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.66:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.

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