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#E8969F color code is #E8969F. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e8969f.

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#E8969F Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E8969F is 0.4147. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.26:1 against white and 9.29:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E8969F on white2.26:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E8969F on black9.29:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E8969F2.26:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E8969F9.29:1AAA

#E8969F — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E8969F?+
The hex code for #E8969F is #E8969F. In RGB it's rgb(232, 150, 159), and in HSL it's hsl(353, 64%, 75%).
What is the RGB value of #E8969F?+
#E8969F in RGB is (232, 150, 159). Written in CSS: rgb(232, 150, 159).
What is the CMYK value of #E8969F?+
#E8969F converts to CMYK(0%, 35%, 31%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E8969F.
Is #e8969f a warm or cool color?+
#E8969F (#E8969F) is a warm red — its hue sits at 353° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e8969f belong to?+
#E8969F belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 353°, 64%, 75% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #e8969f accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E8969F on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.26:1 — 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 #e8969f?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E8969F (#E8969F) is 685 C Pantone 685 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E8969F in design

Practical guidance for using #e8969f (#E8969F) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E8969F (#E8969F) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E8969F (#E8969F) 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

#E8969F 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 — #e8969f 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

#E8969F 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.