#E8A7A4 Hex Color

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This dusty, unsaturated red offers a muted warmth that feels approachable rather than intense. Because it sits on the lighter side of the spectrum, #e8a7a4 works best as a soft background or a supporting accent in spring-themed designs. It pairs well with charcoal or deep olive to ground the color. The hex code #e8a7a4 provides enough contrast for black text to remain highly readable.

Questions about #e8a7a4

What is #e8a7a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8a7a4 is rgb(232, 167, 164), in HSL hsl(3, 60%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 29%, 9%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #e8a7a4?
Because #e8a7a4 has a soft, muted character, it pairs effectively with neutral, grounding tones like charcoal or deep, earthy olive. These darker contrasts prevent the lightness of the red from feeling washed out while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic.
Is #e8a7a4 readable on white or black?
#e8a7a4 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.49:1 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.