#E87A87 Hex Color

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Think of watermelon flesh with a little gray stirred in. #e87a87 is a warm, mellow red whose muted saturation feels softer and friendlier than crimson. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, where it flatters deep navy and charcoal. Black text clears contrast checks on this hex code, so small body copy stays readable.

Questions about #e87a87

What is #e87a87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e87a87 is rgb(232, 122, 135), in HSL hsl(353, 71%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 42%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e87a87?
Deep navy and charcoal make #e87a87 read richer than white does, and muted greens like olive or sage balance its warmth nicely. Pure white tends to wash it out, so test that pairing before committing.
Is #e87a87 readable on white or black?
#e87a87 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.