#E8869A Hex Color
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#e8869a is a light, warm red-pink with softened saturation and a mellow, dusty finish. Its gentle energy suits spring branding, cosmetics, baby products, romance, and fashion. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or plum rather than a full white-based background. The hex code #e8869a supports clear black body text at about 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #e8869a
What is #e8869a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8869a is rgb(232, 134, 154), in HSL hsl(348, 68%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 34%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8869a?
Does #e8869a read as warm or cool?
#e8869a reads as a warm color because its red-pink base carries a gentle rosy undertone, while softened saturation keeps the effect mellow rather than vivid in most palettes and interfaces. It often suggests tenderness, romance, and spring freshness.
Is #e8869a readable on white or black?
#e8869a has a 2.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.30:1 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.