#ED9487 Hex Color
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#ed9487 is a soft, warm pastel red with a fresh, mellow quality. It functions well as a background for branding or youthful UI designs. Since black text provides excellent contrast, it remains highly readable for body copy. To ground this light tone, pair the hex code with deep charcoal or slate gray rather than stark white to avoid a washed out appearance.
Questions about #ed9487
What is #ed9487 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed9487 is rgb(237, 148, 135), in HSL hsl(8, 74%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 43%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #ed9487?
Pair #ed9487 with deep charcoal or dark slate gray to ground its airy warmth, avoiding stark white to prevent a washed-out, flat appearance. These dark neutrals provide necessary contrast for text readability, effectively balancing the lightness of this pastel red.
How should I use #ed9487 in UI design?
Use #ed9487 as a background color for youthful, friendly interfaces where you need a soft touch without losing readability. Since black text shows high contrast against this hue, it remains an excellent, accessible choice for body copy or large-scale UI components.
Is #ed9487 readable on white or black?
#ed9487 has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.18:1 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.