#ED9788 Hex Color
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This warm, unsaturated coral offers a gentle, energetic touch suitable for spring-themed branding or soft UI backgrounds. Because it maintains good contrast, black text remains highly legible against the hex code #ed9788. It works best as an accent color rather than a dominant base, as its airy lightness can feel washed out when applied to large, flat surfaces. Pair it with deep charcoal for a modern, balanced look.
Questions about #ed9788
What is #ed9788 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed9788 is rgb(237, 151, 136), in HSL hsl(9, 74%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 43%, 7%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #ed9788 for a modern look?
This unsaturated coral pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep espresso to ground its airy quality. These dark neutrals provide the necessary contrast to prevent the color from feeling washed out while maintaining a sophisticated, balanced aesthetic for web designs.
Is #ed9788 suitable for text against a white background?
You should generally avoid using #ed9788 for body text because its light, unsaturated nature lacks sufficient contrast against white. It functions best as an accent color for buttons, highlights, or icons where legibility is less critical than visual appeal.
Is #ed9788 readable on white or black?
#ed9788 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.38:1 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.