#ED8387 Hex Color
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Warm and moderately saturated, #ed8387 is a light reddish tone with soft coral and pink undertones. Its mellow brightness brings friendly energy to branding, food packaging, romance, and sports graphics without the force of darker red. Use the hex code as a supporting tone or accent, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text reads clearly at about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ed8387
What is #ed8387 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed8387 is rgb(237, 131, 135), in HSL hsl(358, 75%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 43%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed8387?
Pair #ed8387 with deep teal for contrast, soft sage for a calmer palette, or warm neutrals for a gentle, balanced composition.
Is #ed8387 a warm or cool color?
#ed8387 reads as a warm color because its red base and coral undertones outweigh the small amount of cool influence from its pink component. Its moderate saturation keeps the warmth mellow, making it friendlier and softer than vivid scarlet.
Where does #ed8387 work well in design?
#ed8387 works well as a supporting accent in friendly branding, food packaging, romance-themed graphics, and sports visuals, where its softened coral energy adds warmth without the intensity of darker red.
Is #ed8387 readable on white or black?
#ed8387 has a 2.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.19:1 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.