#E97C8D Hex Color
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#e97c8d is a warm, mellow red with a soft pink cast and moderate saturation. Its light, softened finish brings energy and affection without the sharpness of vivid scarlet, making it useful for romance, food branding, and entertainment accents. Use the hex code #e97c8d as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep teal. Black text remains highly readable on this color.
Questions about #e97c8d
What is #e97c8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e97c8d is rgb(233, 124, 141), in HSL hsl(351, 71%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 39%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e97c8d?
For balanced palettes, pair #e97c8d with charcoal or deep teal, using these darker, cooler tones to ground its warm pink-red character and keep the overall design from feeling overly sweet.
Does #e97c8d read as a warm or cool color?
#e97c8d reads as a warm red because its red base is softened by a noticeable pink cast, creating an affectionate, mellow mood rather than the sharper intensity associated with vivid scarlet.
Is #e97c8d readable on white or black?
#e97c8d has a 2.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.73:1 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.