#E87B9E Hex Color
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This warm, mellow pink creates an approachable aesthetic without feeling juvenile. The hex code is #e87b9e. It functions best as an accent color or button element rather than a full background. Because black text maintains a high 7.8:1 contrast ratio against this shade, it remains legible even in small sizes. Pair it with charcoal or deep olive to ground the sweetness in professional designs.
Questions about #e87b9e
What is #e87b9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e87b9e is rgb(232, 123, 158), in HSL hsl(341, 70%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 32%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #e87b9e?
Is #e87b9e suitable for UI text?
Avoid using #e87b9e as a primary text color because it generally lacks the necessary contrast ratio to remain legible against standard white or light backgrounds. Instead, use this shade as an accent for call-to-action buttons or iconography where high-contrast black text is placed on top.
Is #e87b9e readable on white or black?
#e87b9e has a 2.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.75:1 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.