#E97B6F Hex Color
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The hex code #e97b6f is a warm, mellow red with a softened coral undertone and medium-light value. Its moderate saturation brings energy without the sharpness of vivid scarlet, making it useful for food, romance, sports, and attention-led branding. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent, with black text for strong readable contrast.
Questions about #e97b6f
What is #e97b6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e97b6f is rgb(233, 123, 111), in HSL hsl(6, 73%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 52%, 9%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e97b6f in a palette?
#e97b6f pairs well with navy for contrast, muted sage for a softer natural balance, and warm cream for a lighter finish. Keep the coral as a supporting tone or accent when the palette already contains strong colors, rather than using it across every surface.
Where does #e97b6f work best in design?
#e97b6f works best as a warm accent, button color, or supporting brand tone where friendly urgency matters. Its medium-light, softened saturation gives energy without the force of pure red, but large background areas can lose definition beside bright white.
Is #e97b6f readable on white or black?
#e97b6f has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 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.