#E7BEBC Hex Color
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A dusty, unsaturated red, #e7bebc carries a soft and gentle character. Because of its muted, ashy quality, it lacks the aggressive energy usually found in stronger reds. It works best as a supporting tone in delicate UI designs or springtime branding. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal for excellent contrast, as black text reads clearly against this lighter background.
Questions about #e7bebc
What is #e7bebc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e7bebc is rgb(231, 190, 188), in HSL hsl(3, 47%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 19%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e7bebc?
This muted shade pairs exceptionally well with dark charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast, professional text legibility. For a softer, monochromatic look, combine #e7bebc with lighter blushes or darker, earthy terracotta tones to create a balanced, springtime palette.
Does #e7bebc read as a warm or cool color?
#e7bebc leans warm due to its red base, but its desaturated, ashy quality cools down the intensity significantly. It provides the welcoming feeling of a traditional red without the aggressive energy, making it ideal for backgrounds.
Is #e7bebc readable on white or black?
#e7bebc has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.48:1 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.