#E89994 Hex Color
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A dusty, pastel red with warm pink undertones. #e89994 works best as a soft background or supporting tone rather than a loud accent, though it can wash out next to pure white. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal to keep its warmth visible. Black text reads clearly on this hex code, at roughly 9.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #e89994
What is #e89994 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e89994 is rgb(232, 153, 148), in HSL hsl(4, 65%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 36%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e89994?
Deep teal and charcoal make #e89994 look richer than white or cream does. Light neutrals tend to flatten its warmth, so darker pairings keep it from reading washed out.
Is #e89994 readable on white or black?
#e89994 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.41:1 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.