#E8587D Hex Color

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Think raspberry sorbet with extra punch. #e8587d is a saturated red-pink that reads warm and bold, so spend it as a 10% accent on buttons, sale banners, and sports graphics rather than full backgrounds. It looks richer against deep navy than against white. Black text on it hits about 6.1:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy. For a neutral counterweight, try how to make gray from scratch.

Questions about #e8587d

What is #e8587d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8587d is rgb(232, 88, 125), in HSL hsl(345, 76%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 46%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8587d?
Deep navy and charcoal make #e8587d look richer than white does, since pale backgrounds can wash out its saturation. Cream and warm taupe also work when you want a softer pairing.
Is #e8587d readable on white or black?
#e8587d has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.