#EB8585 Hex Color
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Soft yet energetic, #eb8585 is a warm pastel red with mellow saturation and lightness. The hex code #eb8585 suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy to add warmth without overwhelming layouts. Black text provides about 8.2:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body copy.
Questions about #eb8585
What is #eb8585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb8585 is rgb(235, 133, 133), in HSL hsl(0, 72%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 43%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eb8585?
Does #eb8585 feel warm or cool?
#eb8585 reads as a warm pastel red because its red hue and softened saturation create rosy energy without the intensity of a vivid primary red, making it effective for spring branding, romance, and gentle product accents.
Is #eb8585 readable on white or black?
#eb8585 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.