#E7B9AD Hex Color
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The hex code #e7b9ad names a pastel, ashy, dusty, very unsaturated warm reddish tone with a soft peach undertone. Its mellow lightness suits spring backgrounds, baby products, and gentle romantic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep burgundy; black text remains highly readable at about 11.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #e7b9ad
What is #e7b9ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7b9ad is rgb(231, 185, 173), in HSL hsl(12, 55%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 25%, 9%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e7b9ad in a design palette?
Pair #e7b9ad with charcoal for crisp text or deep burgundy for a richer, warmer palette; muted sage can add restrained spring contrast without overpowering its low-saturation peach character and softness.
Is #e7b9ad readable on white or black?
#e7b9ad has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.94:1 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.