#E7978B Hex Color
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This warm, muted salmon tone carries a gentle, sun-bleached quality that feels approachable and soft. With its low saturation, #e7978b works best as a supporting background rather than a bold highlight. It pairs beautifully with charcoal grays or deep teals. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it is highly accessible for body copy in print or web design projects.
Questions about #e7978b
What is #e7978b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7978b is rgb(231, 151, 139), in HSL hsl(8, 66%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 40%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e7978b for a balanced design?
Because #e7978b is a soft, warm tone, it balances beautifully with deep, cool neutrals like charcoal or dark teal to prevent it from feeling too overwhelming. These grounding shades provide the necessary contrast to let the muted salmon stand out without losing its approachable, sun-bleached character.
Is #e7978b readable on white or black?
#e7978b has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.19:1 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.