#EEB2BB Hex Color

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#eeb2bb is a muted, dusty rose that feels approachable rather than overly sweet. Because of its desaturated, ashy quality, this color works best as a supporting accent in palettes involving charcoal or slate gray. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements where you need warmth without the intensity of a bright red. The hex code for this shade is #eeb2bb.

Questions about #eeb2bb

What is #eeb2bb in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eeb2bb is rgb(238, 178, 187), in HSL hsl(351, 64%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 21%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #eeb2bb in a design scheme?
#eeb2bb works best alongside neutral darks like charcoal or deep slate gray to ground its inherent softness. Because it is a desaturated rose, it also creates sophisticated, low-contrast palettes when paired with soft cream or muted earth tones.
Is #eeb2bb suitable for text on a white background?
Using #eeb2bb as text on a standard white background is not recommended for accessibility, as the contrast ratio is too low for most body copy requirements. It functions best as an accent color, a background fill, or a soft, stylized header element.
Is #eeb2bb readable on white or black?
#eeb2bb has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.72:1 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.