#EA9F88 Hex Color
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A light, warm red with muted coral undertones, #ea9f88 feels soft and fresh without becoming sugary. Its high lightness and low saturation suit spring branding, baby products, food packaging, and gentle sales graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than a dominant interface background. The hex code #ea9f88 provides strong contrast for black body text.
Questions about #ea9f88
What is #ea9f88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea9f88 is rgb(234, 159, 136), in HSL hsl(14, 70%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 42%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea9f88?
Is #ea9f88 a warm or cool color?
#ea9f88 reads as a warm, light coral because its red base and muted orange-pink undertones create a soft sunlit impression rather than the crisp, receding feel associated with blue-based pinks. Its low saturation keeps the warmth gentle instead of vivid.
Is #ea9f88 readable on white or black?
#ea9f88 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.81:1 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.