#ED6D83 Hex Color
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This saturated, warm pinkish-red commands immediate attention without feeling aggressive. The hex code for this shade is #ed6d83. It works best as a bold accent or a button color rather than a primary background, where it can easily overwhelm the layout. Pair it with dark slate grays to balance its intensity, as black text reads clearly against it for readable UI elements.
Questions about #ed6d83
What is #ed6d83 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed6d83 is rgb(237, 109, 131), in HSL hsl(350, 78%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 45%, 7%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors best complement #ed6d83 in a design layout?
#ed6d83 works best when balanced by neutral, dark tones to anchor its intensity. Pair it with deep charcoal or dark slate grays to ensure the vibrant red tones feel intentional rather than overwhelming for the viewer.
Is #ed6d83 suitable for use as a text color?
Using #ed6d83 as a primary text color is generally not recommended for accessibility, as it lacks the necessary contrast against white backgrounds. It serves much better as a high-visibility accent color or for UI elements like buttons.
Is #ed6d83 readable on white or black?
#ed6d83 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.11:1 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.