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#E2A7AD color code is #E2A7AD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e2a7ad.

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#E2A7AD Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E2A7AD is 0.4682. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.03:1 against white and 10.36:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E2A7AD on white2.03:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E2A7AD on black10.36:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E2A7AD2.03:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E2A7AD10.36:1AAA

#E2A7AD — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E2A7AD?+
The hex code for #E2A7AD is #E2A7AD. In RGB it's rgb(226, 167, 173), and in HSL it's hsl(354, 50%, 77%).
What is the RGB value of #E2A7AD?+
#E2A7AD in RGB is (226, 167, 173). Written in CSS: rgb(226, 167, 173).
What is the CMYK value of #E2A7AD?+
#E2A7AD converts to CMYK(0%, 26%, 23%, 11%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E2A7AD.
Is #e2a7ad a warm or cool color?+
#E2A7AD (#E2A7AD) is a warm red — its hue sits at 354° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e2a7ad belong to?+
#E2A7AD belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 354°, 50%, 77% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #e2a7ad accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E2A7AD on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.03:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e2a7ad?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E2A7AD (#E2A7AD) is 3001 C Light Scarlet, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E2A7AD in design

Practical guidance for using #e2a7ad (#E2A7AD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E2A7AD (#E2A7AD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.4:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E2A7AD (#E2A7AD) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. 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

#E2A7AD 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 — #e2a7ad 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

#E2A7AD 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.