#ED6A8B Hex Color
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#ed6a8b is a bright, saturated rosy red with warm undertones and enough lightness to feel playful rather than heavy. Its strong chroma brings energy, romance, and attention to branding, cosmetics, food packaging, and calls to action. Use it as a focused accent beside navy or deep plum. Black text reads clearly on this color, with about 7.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #ed6a8b.
Questions about #ed6a8b
What is #ed6a8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed6a8b is rgb(237, 106, 139), in HSL hsl(345, 78%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 41%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed6a8b?
Pair #ed6a8b with navy or deep plum for strong contrast, or combine it with soft pinks and warm neutrals for a gentler palette. These combinations keep its saturated rosy character focused instead of allowing the accent to overwhelm the design.
Does #ed6a8b read as a warm or cool color?
#ed6a8b reads as a warm rosy red because its red base and pink-magenta bias sit near the warm end of the color wheel. Its lightness keeps that warmth playful and approachable rather than dark, earthy, or visually heavy.
Is #ed6a8b readable on white or black?
#ed6a8b has a 2.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.03:1 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.