#EB96A5 Hex Color
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#eb96a5 is a light, warm red with a softened, slightly dusty finish. Its moderate saturation feels gentle and youthful while retaining enough energy for romance, spring branding, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with deep plum or charcoal; black text reads clearly on it, making the hex code practical for accessible UI backgrounds.
Questions about #eb96a5
What is #eb96a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb96a5 is rgb(235, 150, 165), in HSL hsl(349, 68%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 30%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eb96a5?
Pair #eb96a5 with deep plum or charcoal for a balanced palette; its warm, dusty red gains depth from dark neutrals without losing its gentle, romantic character in branding and packaging.
Is #eb96a5 warm or cool?
#eb96a5 reads as a warm, softened red because its red component dominates while moderate saturation keeps it from feeling vivid; use it for romantic branding, spring campaigns, and food packaging rather than sharp, high-energy accents.
What text color works best with #eb96a5?
For accessible text on #eb96a5, choose black or a very dark neutral: its light, warm pink background gives black strong contrast, while white text is too low-contrast for standard readability. Verify the final font size and weight with a contrast checker.
Is #eb96a5 readable on white or black?
#eb96a5 has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.43:1 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.