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#E5A9AA color code is #E5A9AA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e5a9aa.

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#E5A9AA Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E5A9AA is 0.4794. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.98:1 against white and 10.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E5A9AA on white1.98:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E5A9AA on black10.59:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E5A9AA1.98:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E5A9AA10.59:1AAA

#E5A9AA — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E5A9AA?+
The hex code for #E5A9AA is #E5A9AA. In RGB it's rgb(229, 169, 170), and in HSL it's hsl(359, 54%, 78%).
What is the RGB value of #E5A9AA?+
#E5A9AA in RGB is (229, 169, 170). Written in CSS: rgb(229, 169, 170).
What is the CMYK value of #E5A9AA?+
#E5A9AA converts to CMYK(0%, 26%, 26%, 10%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E5A9AA.
Is #e5a9aa a warm or cool color?+
#E5A9AA (#E5A9AA) is a warm red — its hue sits at 359° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e5a9aa belong to?+
#E5A9AA belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 359°, 54%, 78% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #e5a9aa accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E5A9AA on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.98:1 — 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 #e5a9aa?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E5A9AA (#E5A9AA) is 3001 C Light Scarlet, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E5A9AA in design

Practical guidance for using #e5a9aa (#E5A9AA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E5A9AA (#E5A9AA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.6:1 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, #E5A9AA (#E5A9AA) 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

#E5A9AA 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 — #e5a9aa 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

#E5A9AA 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.