#EA8070 Hex Color
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Not the alarm-red of sirens and sale banners, #ea8070 is a mellow, dusty red with a soft coral undertone. Its medium lightness keeps it warm without shouting, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base. It flatters deep teal and cream especially well. Black text reads clearly on top at roughly 7.8:1 contrast. The hex code suits food branding, romance, and softer sports palettes.
Questions about #ea8070
What is #ea8070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea8070 is rgb(234, 128, 112), in HSL hsl(8, 74%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 52%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea8070?
Deep teal and dark navy balance its warmth, while cream softens it into something gentler. Try teal as a counterweight or use it beside warm neutrals for food and lifestyle branding.
Is #ea8070 readable on white or black?
#ea8070 has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.82:1 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.