#E87864 Hex Color
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Warm and fairly saturated, #e87864 is a mellow red with orange undertones and enough brightness to command attention without feeling harsh. It works well as a supporting tone for food, sports, romance, and sales branding, especially beside navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, while white text lacks readability. The hex code for this red is #e87864.
Questions about #e87864
What is #e87864 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e87864 is rgb(232, 120, 100), in HSL hsl(9, 74%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 57%, 9%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e87864?
Why does #e87864 read as a warm red?
#e87864 reads as a warm, mellow red because its orange undertones pull it away from blue-based reds, while its moderate brightness keeps the shade lively and noticeable without the sharper feel of a highly intense scarlet. It suits friendly calls to action and food-related designs.
Is #e87864 readable on white or black?
#e87864 has a 2.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.30:1 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.