#ED999D Hex Color
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Not every red shouts. The hex code #ed999d is a pastel red softened with white, giving it a mellow, warm glow instead of urgency. Its low saturation makes it easy to live with, so it works well as a background for spring themes, baby products, or romantic branding. Black text sits clearly on top at about 9.6:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for balance.
Questions about #ed999d
What is #ed999d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed999d is rgb(237, 153, 157), in HSL hsl(357, 70%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 34%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed999d?
Deep teal or navy make #ed999d feel richer than white does, since its lightness needs something dark to push against. For a softer palette, try warm creams or muted sage greens.
Is #ed999d readable on white or black?
#ed999d has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.64:1 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.