#EA9685 Hex Color
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#ea9685 is a light, muted red with warm coral and peach undertones. Its softened saturation feels gentle and youthful while retaining enough energy for spring branding, food packaging, romance, or sales accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or deep teal rather than a dominant background. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at about 9.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #ea9685
What is #ea9685 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea9685 is rgb(234, 150, 133), in HSL hsl(10, 71%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 43%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea9685?
#ea9685 pairs well with navy, deep teal, cream, and muted neutrals, which balance its warm coral-peach undertones without competing with them. Use darker companions for text and structure, while keeping the coral as an accent or supporting color.
What mood does #ea9685 create?
#ea9685 feels warm, gentle, and youthful because its muted red base is softened by coral and peach undertones. It suits spring campaigns, romance-led visuals, and friendly food packaging when you want energy without the intensity of a bright red.
Is #ea9685 readable on white or black?
#ea9685 has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.19:1 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.