#EE9295 Hex Color
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This pastel red leans toward a soft salmon tone with a warm, desaturated quality. It works best as an accent color, as it can feel overwhelming across large backgrounds. For high readability, pair #ee9295 with black text, which provides a strong 9.2:1 contrast. Designers often utilize this hex code in branding or UI elements needing a gentle, youthful touch without excessive intensity.
Questions about #ee9295
What is #ee9295 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ee9295 is rgb(238, 146, 149), in HSL hsl(358, 73%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 37%, 7%.
How can I use #ee9295 effectively in my UI design?
#ee9295 serves best as a subtle accent color rather than a dominant background. Because of its light saturation, pair it with charcoal or deep black text to ensure the 9.2:1 contrast ratio required for readable and accessible interfaces.
Does #ee9295 lean warm or cool in a color palette?
This shade leans decidedly warm due to its salmon undertones, which carry a youthful and gentle energy. It functions effectively to soften digital designs that might otherwise feel too clinical or harsh when using strictly neutral gray or white backgrounds.
Is #ee9295 readable on white or black?
#ee9295 has a 2.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.18:1 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.