#ED8780 Hex Color
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#ed8780 is a light, warm pastel red with mellow coral undertones and moderate saturation. Its softness suits spring layouts, baby products, romance branding, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or muted teal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #ed8780 also supports clear black text at about an 8.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ed8780
What is #ed8780 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed8780 is rgb(237, 135, 128), in HSL hsl(4, 75%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 46%, 7%.
Which colors pair well with #ed8780?
Does #ed8780 work with black or white text?
Black text provides strong contrast on #ed8780, measuring about 8.4:1, while white text is much weaker at roughly 2.5:1 and does not meet normal-text WCAG AA contrast requirements for typical body copy. Choose black or another very dark text color, then check the final combination at its intended size.
Where does #ed8780 work well?
The soft coral character of #ed8780 works well for spring layouts, baby products, romance branding, and food packaging, especially as a supporting accent beside deep navy or muted teal rather than as a full-page background. Its warmth can add a friendly, caring tone without overwhelming a layout.
Is #ed8780 readable on white or black?
#ed8780 has a 2.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.37:1 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.