#E77171 Hex Color
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This mellow, saturated salmon red balances high energy with a approachable warmth. While it carries the urgency of traditional reds, the lighter tone makes it far more versatile for UI components or call to action buttons. Pair #e77171 with deep charcoals to ensure high readability. The hex code is #e77171, and it works best as a punchy accent rather than a full background.
Questions about #e77171
What is #e77171 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e77171 is rgb(231, 113, 113), in HSL hsl(0, 71%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 51%, 9%.
What is the best way to use #e77171 in a user interface?
Use #e77171 primarily as a punchy accent color for call-to-action buttons or highlights rather than as a background. Its saturation demands attention, so balance it with a neutral charcoal or deep gray to ensure the text remains legible and accessible.
Does #e77171 lean warm or cool?
This color leans definitively warm, carrying the urgency of a traditional red while softening the impact with its salmon undertones. Its warmth makes it feel inviting rather than aggressive, which is ideal for engagement-focused elements that require a friendly yet persuasive visual tone.
Is #e77171 readable on white or black?
#e77171 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 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.