#E8798F Hex Color
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The hex code #e8798f is a warm, mellow reddish red with medium lightness and softened saturation. Its rosy character brings energy and affection without the force of a bright scarlet, making it useful for romance, food, entertainment, and sales accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal; black text also reaches about 7.6:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #e8798f
What is #e8798f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8798f is rgb(232, 121, 143), in HSL hsl(348, 71%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 38%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8798f?
Is #e8798f readable on white or black?
#e8798f has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 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.