#E98D87 Hex Color
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#e98d87 is a soft coral red with a muted, dusty finish. It reads gentler than pure red, so it suits spring palettes, romance themes, and food branding where bold red feels too loud. Pair it with cream or sage for balance. Designers often use it as a background tone rather than a dominant brand color.
Questions about #e98d87
What is #e98d87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e98d87 is rgb(233, 141, 135), in HSL hsl(4, 69%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 42%, 9%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e98d87?
It flatters warm neutrals like cream, sand, and terracotta, plus deep navy for contrast. The muted quality also works with sage and olive tones.
Is #e98d87 warm or cool?
It reads warm. The pink base leans toward red, giving it a soft, inviting character rather than a cold or stark one.
Is #e98d87 readable on white or black?
#e98d87 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.62:1 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.