#ECA38C Hex Color

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The hex code #eca38c is a light, warm red with peach and coral undertones. Its soft, unsaturated finish feels fresh and youthful rather than intense, making it useful for spring backgrounds, baby products, romance, and food branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal; black text reaches about 10.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.

Questions about #eca38c

What is #eca38c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eca38c is rgb(236, 163, 140), in HSL hsl(14, 72%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 41%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eca38c?
#eca38c pairs well with navy or charcoal because their darker, cooler values sharpen its peach warmth without making the palette feel harsh. Use it as a supporting color beside warm cream or muted sage.
Is #eca38c readable on white or black?
#eca38c has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.18:1 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.