#E88F8D Hex Color

A gentle and approachable muted salmon

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This warm, desaturated pastel red feels mellow and approachable. Because of its softness, #e88f8d works well as a gentle base for baby-focused branding or spring-themed designs. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals, as black text offers excellent legibility against this hue. The hex code for this salmon-tinted red is #e88f8d, which functions best as a supporting background rather than a bold accent color.

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What is #e88f8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #e88f8d is rgb(232, 143, 141), in HSL hsl(1, 66%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 39%, 9%.

What colors pair best with #e88f8d?

Because #e88f8d is a desaturated pastel, it works beautifully with deep neutrals like charcoal or warm grays to ensure high contrast and readability. You can also pair it with soft, earthy tones like sage to maintain a cohesive, natural, and grounded aesthetic.

Is #e88f8d readable on white or black?

#e88f8d has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 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.

#E88F8D Hex Color

A gentle and approachable muted salmon

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