#EA95A0 Hex Color

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#ea95a0 is a dusty, pastel red with a gentle, unsaturated quality. It feels approachable rather than aggressive, making it an excellent base tone for modern branding or spring-themed interfaces. Because this shade offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for UI elements that require readability. Use it as a dominant background color to soften your palette, pairing it with dark charcoal for a balanced, contemporary look.

Questions about #ea95a0

What is #ea95a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea95a0 is rgb(234, 149, 160), in HSL hsl(352, 67%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 32%, 8%.
How should #ea95a0 be used in web UI design?
Use #ea95a0 as a calming background or accent color to soften harsh interfaces without losing readability. It maintains excellent contrast against dark text like charcoal, making it highly functional for modern applications requiring a friendly yet professional aesthetic.
Which colors complement #ea95a0 best for branding?
This shade pairs beautifully with muted tones like sage or navy to create a sophisticated, balanced palette. Because #ea95a0 sits in the dusty red spectrum, it avoids looking overly aggressive while maintaining enough presence to ground your design work effectively.
Is #ea95a0 readable on white or black?
#ea95a0 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.30:1 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.