#E8B8B6 Hex Color
A gentle dusty rose with muted warmth
This dusty, unsaturated shade of red leans heavily into mellow, pastel territory. Because #e8b8b6 is so muted, it functions well as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys for a modern look. The hex code #e8b8b6 offers high enough contrast against black text to remain legible in most small-scale UI applications.
Questions about #e8b8b6
What is #e8b8b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8b8b6 is rgb(232, 184, 182), in HSL hsl(2, 52%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 22%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e8b8b6 for UI design?
#e8b8b6 pairs naturally with charcoal or deep slate grays to create a balanced, modern contrast. Using these darker neutrals allows the muted red to stand out without overwhelming the viewer, ensuring text remains highly legible.
Is #e8b8b6 readable on white or black?
#e8b8b6 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.96:1 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.