#EB9B82 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, warm salmon tone offers a mellow and approachable feel for youthful designs. Because of its light, desaturated quality, #eb9b82 functions best as a supporting tone rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to create striking contrast, as black text provides excellent readability against this hex code. It avoids the aggression of pure red, making it ideal for friendly branding.
Questions about #eb9b82
What is #eb9b82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb9b82 is rgb(235, 155, 130), in HSL hsl(14, 72%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 45%, 8%.
Why does #eb9b82 work best as an accent color?
This shade is relatively light and desaturated, which can make it wash out if used for large backgrounds or extensive body text. It serves better as a visual anchor or interactive element when paired with high-contrast choices like charcoal.
What color combinations pair well with #eb9b82?
The warmth of #eb9b82 balances beautifully against cool, dark tones like navy or charcoal, which prevent it from looking too washed out. These deep neutrals provide the grounding needed to make this lighter, friendly salmon pop effectively.
Is #eb9b82 readable on white or black?
#eb9b82 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.54:1 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.