#ED9890 Hex Color
Mellow and warm desaturated peachy coral
A desaturated, peachy coral, #ed9890 offers a mellow and warm alternative to traditional bright reds. This shade sits comfortably between pink and orange, providing a soft background that pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals. Because it maintains a high contrast ratio with black, the hex code #ed9890 is a functional choice for readable body text or UI elements in spring-themed designs.
Questions about #ed9890
What is #ed9890 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed9890 is rgb(237, 152, 144), in HSL hsl(5, 72%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 39%, 7%.
What design aesthetic suits the #ed9890 hex color?
The desaturated, organic nature of #ed9890 fits perfectly into spring-themed designs, wellness branding, or minimalist interfaces. Its warm, muted character provides a soothing background that avoids the intensity of standard orange while retaining a friendly, approachable mood for modern web projects.
Is #ed9890 readable on white or black?
#ed9890 has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.49:1 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.