#ED6E86 Hex Color
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#ed6e86 is a high-energy pink-red that demands attention. Because it is so saturated, this color works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with deep charcoals to ground its intensity. With a strong contrast ratio, it remains readable even in smaller type. For similar pink shades, check out our collection of related hues.
Questions about #ed6e86
What is #ed6e86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed6e86 is rgb(237, 110, 134), in HSL hsl(349, 78%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 43%, 7%.
How should I use #ed6e86 effectively in a design layout?
Because #ed6e86 is highly saturated and demands immediate attention, limit its use to small accent pieces like call-to-action buttons or highlights. It works best as a 10% accent, preventing it from overpowering your layout and tiring the viewer's eyes.
What colors pair well with #ed6e86 for a balanced scheme?
This vibrant shade pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or soft neutrals to ground its intensity. Using these darker, muted tones creates a strong contrast that makes the #ed6e86 pop while maintaining a professional and legible visual hierarchy.
Is #ed6e86 readable on white or black?
#ed6e86 has a 2.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.17:1 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.