#E88376 Hex Color
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Not a loud red, #e88376 is a pastel, salmon-toned red softened by orange undertones. Its lightness and low saturation keep it mellow, so it works best as a dominant background or base rather than a sharp accent. Pair it with deep teal for contrast that pops. Black text reads clearly on it, with contrast near 7.9:1, which makes the hex code a safe pick for UI backgrounds.
Questions about #e88376
What is #e88376 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e88376 is rgb(232, 131, 118), in HSL hsl(7, 71%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 49%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e88376?
Deep teal and navy give #e88376 the contrast it lacks on its own, while muted sage keeps the palette soft. Avoid pale yellows, which wash it out.
Is #e88376 readable on white or black?
#e88376 has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.93:1 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.