#E8A596 Hex Color
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Warm and lightly muted, #e8a596 is a soft reddish coral with peach undertones. Its high lightness gives designs a gentle, youthful feel, while its warm cast adds energy without the force of saturated red. Use it as a dominant spring or baby-product background with black text, which remains highly readable. The hex code is #e8a596.
Questions about #e8a596
What is #e8a596 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8a596 is rgb(232, 165, 150), in HSL hsl(11, 64%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 35%, 9%.
Is #e8a596 a warm or cool color?
#e8a596 reads as a warm color because its soft red base is shifted toward peach, giving it a lightly muted coral appearance. The high lightness keeps that warmth gentle rather than bold or intense.
What colors pair well with #e8a596?
Is #e8a596 readable on white or black?
#e8a596 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.25:1 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.