#E88F92 Hex Color

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Muted and pastel, #e88f92 is a soft red with a pink cast that feels warm but never loud. Its low saturation makes it a natural fit for spring themes, baby products, and romantic branding. It holds up best as a background or supporting tone, since it washes out next to pure white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 8.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Deep teal or charcoal keeps it from feeling flat.

Questions about #e88f92

What is #e88f92 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e88f92 is rgb(232, 143, 146), in HSL hsl(358, 66%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 37%, 9%.
What text color works best on #e88f92?
Black text. Contrast against #e88f92 sits around 8.8:1, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body copy. White text falls short, so reserve light type for large headings or skip it.
What colors pair well with #e88f92?
Deep teal and charcoal both sharpen its softness without overpowering it. Navy also works when you want a cooler contrast that leans calm instead of bold.
Is #e88f92 readable on white or black?
#e88f92 has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.77:1 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.