#ED9AA2 Hex Color
A gentle, desaturated rose with warmth
#ed9aa2 is a mellow, desaturated red with warm undertones. Because it sits on the lighter side of the spectrum, it functions best as a calming background color rather than a primary call to action. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or black text to ensure high readability. This shade works well in branding for baby products or soft, spring-themed palettes.
Questions about #ed9aa2
What is #ed9aa2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed9aa2 is rgb(237, 154, 162), in HSL hsl(354, 70%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 32%, 7%.
What is the best way to use #ed9aa2 in a design project?
Use #ed9aa2 primarily as a background or accent color rather than for critical UI elements like buttons. Its soft, desaturated nature works effectively for wellness apps, baby products, or invitation stationery where a gentle, non-aggressive visual tone is desired.
Is #ed9aa2 readable on white or black?
#ed9aa2 has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.74:1 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.