#EDA1A1 Hex Color
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This mellow, unsaturated red leans heavily into pastel pink territory. Because of its high lightness, #eda1a1 works best as a soft supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to create a grounded, modern contrast. The hex code for this gentle shade is #eda1a1, which offers excellent readability when paired with standard black text.
Questions about #eda1a1
What is #eda1a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eda1a1 is rgb(237, 161, 161), in HSL hsl(0, 68%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 32%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #eda1a1?
#eda1a1 shines when contrasted with deep, cool neutrals like charcoal or slate, which ground the airy, pastel quality of this hue. Avoid pairing it with overly vibrant neons, as they will wash out its subtle, muted character.
Is #eda1a1 considered a warm or cool tone?
While technically a red-based hue, #eda1a1 reads as a neutral-leaning warm pastel due to its high lightness and low saturation. It provides a gentle, approachable warmth that feels much softer and less aggressive than a standard primary red.
Is #eda1a1 readable on white or black?
#eda1a1 has a 2.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.21:1 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.