#EA9D8A Hex Color
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This warm, desaturated salmon tone feels approachable and gentle rather than aggressive. Because #ea9d8a has a dusty, muted quality, it works best as a large background area or a primary UI element rather than fine detail text. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal greys, which provide the necessary contrast for readability. The hex code for this soft reddish hue is #ea9d8a.
Questions about #ea9d8a
What is #ea9d8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea9d8a is rgb(234, 157, 138), in HSL hsl(12, 70%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 41%, 8%.
How should I use #ea9d8a in a UI design?
This color functions best as a calming background or a primary UI element because of its muted, dusty quality. Always pair #ea9d8a with deep charcoal or dark text to ensure the contrast is high enough for readable, accessible interfaces.
Is #ea9d8a readable on white or black?
#ea9d8a has a 2.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.68:1 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.