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#E1666E color code is #E1666E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e1666e.

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#E1666E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E1666E is 0.2664. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.32:1 against white and 6.33:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E1666E on white3.32:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#E1666E on black6.33:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #E1666E3.32:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #E1666E6.33:1AA

#E1666E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E1666E?+
The hex code for #E1666E is #E1666E. In RGB it's rgb(225, 102, 110), and in HSL it's hsl(356, 67%, 64%).
What is the RGB value of #E1666E?+
#E1666E in RGB is (225, 102, 110). Written in CSS: rgb(225, 102, 110).
What is the CMYK value of #E1666E?+
#E1666E converts to CMYK(0%, 55%, 51%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E1666E.
Is #e1666e a warm or cool color?+
#E1666E (#E1666E) is a warm red — its hue sits at 356° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e1666e belong to?+
#E1666E belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 356°, 67%, 64% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #e1666e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E1666E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.32:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e1666e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E1666E (#E1666E) is 178 C Pantone 178 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E1666E in design

Practical guidance for using #e1666e (#E1666E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E1666E (#E1666E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E1666E (#E1666E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E1666E flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #e1666e can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#E1666E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.