#E8765A Hex Color
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With its warm coral undertones, #e8765a is a fairly saturated, mellow red that feels energetic without becoming harsh. The hex code #e8765a suits food branding, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and romantic accents. Use it as a supporting color or bold callout, where black text remains highly readable at about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e8765a
What is #e8765a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8765a is rgb(232, 118, 90), in HSL hsl(12, 76%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 61%, 9%.
Does #e8765a read as a warm or cool color?
#e8765a reads as a warm coral because its red base is softened by orange undertones, giving it an upbeat, approachable feel without the visual severity of a pure, highly saturated red.
What colors pair well with #e8765a?
Is #e8765a readable on white or black?
#e8765a has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.17:1 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.