#E89C9C Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated red feels approachable and gentle rather than aggressive. Because of its muted character, #e89c9c works best as a supporting tone in a palette, perhaps paired with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. The hex code for this pastel shade is #e89c9c, and it offers excellent legibility with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements that require readability.
Questions about #e89c9c
What is #e89c9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e89c9c is rgb(232, 156, 156), in HSL hsl(0, 62%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 33%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #e89c9c?
This muted red pairs best with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate gray to ground its inherent warmth. For a more sophisticated palette, try blending it with earthy olive or soft cream to balance the unsaturated character of the hue.
Is #e89c9c readable on white or black?
#e89c9c has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.66:1 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.