#E79BA8 Hex Color
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#e79ba8 is a light, warm red with soft pink undertones and low saturation. Its mellow, glowing quality suits spring layouts, baby products, romance, and gentle brand backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. As a hex code, #e79ba8 supports clear black body text.
Questions about #e79ba8
What is #e79ba8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e79ba8 is rgb(231, 155, 168), in HSL hsl(350, 61%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 27%, 9%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e79ba8?
#e79ba8 pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm cream because their deeper or softer values give this light pink-red enough contrast without making it feel harsh. Use navy for a polished look, or warm cream for a gentle spring palette.
Is #e79ba8 readable on white or black?
#e79ba8 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.65:1 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.