#EEACB0 Hex Color
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Pastel and ashy, this mellow red carries a distinct, dusty quality. It functions well as a supporting background, offering a gentle, youthful feel to UI projects. The hex code is #eeacb0. Pair this color with dark charcoal text to ensure excellent readability for body copy, as the high contrast ratio meets strict accessibility standards.
Questions about #eeacb0
What is #eeacb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eeacb0 is rgb(238, 172, 176), in HSL hsl(356, 66%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 26%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #eeacb0 for web design?
Use a deep charcoal or near-black for body text to ensure readability, as this pastel red provides a gentle, low-contrast background. For accent elements, soft teals or muted blues create a sophisticated, balanced contrast that complements the warmth of #eeacb0.
Does #eeacb0 read as a warm or cool color?
The color #eeacb0 leans distinctly warm, though its desaturated, ashy quality prevents it from feeling overly vibrant or aggressive. It functions as a neutral-adjacent pastel, making it a versatile choice for interfaces where a calming, approachable, and human-centric atmosphere is needed.
Is #eeacb0 readable on white or black?
#eeacb0 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.16:1 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.