#EDA59A Hex Color
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This pale, warm red feels fresh and approachable without the intensity of a primary hue. As a muted pastel, it serves as a gentle base for spring-themed designs. Because black text offers excellent contrast against this shade, it ensures high readability for small type. The hex code for this color is #eda59a. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays to ground its lightness in modern UI layouts.
Questions about #eda59a
What is #eda59a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eda59a is rgb(237, 165, 154), in HSL hsl(8, 70%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 35%, 7%.
Is #eda59a suitable for body text backgrounds?
Yes, #eda59a provides excellent contrast against dark text like charcoal, ensuring your content remains highly readable. Its muted nature keeps it gentle on the eyes while avoiding the intensity often found in primary red hues.
What color schemes complement #eda59a effectively?
Muted pastels like #eda59a pair best with deep, grounded neutrals such as charcoal or dark navy. These combinations effectively balance the lightness of the color with richer, darker tones to create a balanced, modern visual hierarchy.
Is #eda59a readable on white or black?
#eda59a has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.44:1 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.