#E88381 Hex Color
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This muted, pastel red carries a warm, mellow energy that feels approachable rather than aggressive. The hex code #e88381 works well as a soft accent color or a secondary tone in branding. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to make the color pop without feeling overwhelming. For designers searching for similar pink shades, this hue offers enough contrast to maintain legibility even with dark text overlays.
Questions about #e88381
What is #e88381 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e88381 is rgb(232, 131, 129), in HSL hsl(1, 69%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 44%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e88381?
#e88381 pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate grays, which ground the warmth of this pastel red. Using high-contrast dark neutrals prevents the color from feeling too soft while keeping the overall design legible and sophisticated for web layouts.
Is #e88381 suitable for body text?
While #e88381 works well as an accent, it is generally too light to be used for body text without risking accessibility issues. It performs best when used as a background or highlight color against dark, high-contrast text to maintain readable visual hierarchies.
Is #e88381 readable on white or black?
#e88381 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.99:1 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.