#EB8A71 Hex Color
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A soft coral red with a muted, dusty finish. #eb8a71 sits between pink and orange, warm enough to feel inviting without shouting. It reads gentler than pure red, which makes it a good pick for backgrounds, accents, and spring palettes. Pair it with cream, sage, or deep navy for balance. Its pastel quality keeps large surfaces calm while still adding visible warmth to a layout.
Questions about #eb8a71
What is #eb8a71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb8a71 is rgb(235, 138, 113), in HSL hsl(12, 75%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 52%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eb8a71?
Cream, sage green, soft charcoal, and warm beige all flatter this coral red. Navy offers stronger contrast, while blush and terracotta keep a tonal, layered feel.
Is #eb8a71 readable on white or black?
#eb8a71 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.40:1 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.