#E89C99 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated red balances a soft pastel tone with warm, peachy undertones. Because it offers high readability with black text, #e89c99 functions well as a solid background for UI layouts or baby products. While this hex code can look washed out against white, it creates a grounded, approachable aesthetic when paired with charcoal grays or deep, desaturated teals.
Questions about #e89c99
What is #e89c99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e89c99 is rgb(232, 156, 153), in HSL hsl(2, 63%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 34%, 9%.
How do I balance the lightness of #e89c99 in a UI design?
Because #e89c99 can appear washed out, anchor it with high-contrast text like charcoal or deep, desaturated teals. Using this warm, peachy hue as a background works best when surrounding elements have enough visual weight to ground the interface.
Is #e89c99 considered a warm or cool color?
The hex color #e89c99 is distinctly warm due to its strong peachy and coral-leaning undertones. While it sits within the red family, its unsaturated, pastel quality prevents it from feeling aggressive, making it ideal for soft, friendly branding.
Is #e89c99 readable on white or black?
#e89c99 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.64:1 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.