#ED8295 Hex Color
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Softer than cherry and calmer than scarlet, this mellow red sits at a light, muted spot on the spectrum. The hex code #ed8295 leans pink, giving red’s usual energy a friendly edge. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, especially next to deep teal or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it, so it holds up behind small body copy.
Questions about #ed8295
What is #ed8295 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed8295 is rgb(237, 130, 149), in HSL hsl(349, 75%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 37%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed8295?
Deep teal and charcoal both flatter #ed8295 by grounding its soft warmth, while navy keeps it feeling composed. Skip pale yellows nearby, which can wash it out. Use it as an accent at roughly ten percent of a palette.
Is #ed8295 readable on white or black?
#ed8295 has a 2.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.22:1 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.