#EDC9C0 Hex Color
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#edc9c0 is a light, pastel red with very low saturation and soft, warm beige undertones. Its gentle appearance suits spring layouts, baby products, romantic branding, food packaging, and calm backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with deep red or navy accents. White text lacks contrast, while black text remains highly readable at about 13.7:1. The hex code is #edc9c0.
Questions about #edc9c0
What is #edc9c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #edc9c0 is rgb(237, 201, 192), in HSL hsl(12, 56%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 19%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #edc9c0?
The #edc9c0 hex color pairs well with deep red or navy accents, adding contrast while preserving its soft, romantic feel; charcoal also works when you need a more neutral, grounded result.
Does #edc9c0 look warm or cool?
The #edc9c0 hex color reads warm because its pale red base is softened by beige undertones. Its low saturation creates a calm, gentle mood that suits spring layouts, baby products, romantic branding, food packaging, and quiet background areas.
Is #edc9c0 readable on white or black?
#edc9c0 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.71:1 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.