#E87A63 Hex Color
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The hex color #e87a63 is a warm, moderately saturated reddish tone with softened coral and orange undertones. Its mellow energy suits food branding, sports graphics, romance, and bold calls to action. Use it as a supporting color with navy or deep teal; black text reads clearly over it. The hex code is #e87a63.
Questions about #e87a63
What is #e87a63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e87a63 is rgb(232, 122, 99), in HSL hsl(10, 74%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 57%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e87a63?
Is #e87a63 a warm or cool color?
The shade reads warm because its red base is softened by orange and coral undertones, creating an approachable, energetic mood rather than a cool or formal one. It suits food, romance, sports graphics, and prominent calls to action.
Does #e87a63 work with black or white text?
For accessibility, #e87a63 works better with black text than white: its light coral surface gives black a strong contrast advantage, while white text can fall below WCAG contrast targets for normal-sized copy. Always verify the final font size and weight.
Is #e87a63 readable on white or black?
#e87a63 has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 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.