#EE8980 Hex Color
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This mellow, warm shade sits comfortably between a dusty rose and a salmon red. Because of its approachable, desaturated quality, #ee8980 works well as a supporting background rather than a loud statement piece. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals for high readability. Designers should check out other shades of pink if this hex code feels too muted for a primary brand color.
Questions about #ee8980
What is #ee8980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ee8980 is rgb(238, 137, 128), in HSL hsl(5, 76%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 46%, 7%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #ee8980 for UI design?
Because #ee8980 is a muted and approachable tone, it functions best as a background color when paired with high-contrast text like charcoal or deep navy. This ensures the salmon hue remains soft while keeping essential text readable.
Is #ee8980 considered a warm or cool color?
The #ee8980 hex code sits firmly on the warm side of the spectrum, blending pink and orange undertones to mimic a classic salmon. Its desaturated quality makes it feel more organic and less intense than pure, vibrant red shades.
Is #ee8980 readable on white or black?
#ee8980 has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.52:1 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.