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#E8A1A1 color code is #E8A1A1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e8a1a1.

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#E8A1A1 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E8A1A1 is 0.4522. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.09:1 against white and 10.04:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E8A1A1 on white2.09:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#E8A1A1 on black10.04:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #E8A1A12.09:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #E8A1A110.04:1AAA

#E8A1A1 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E8A1A1?+
The hex code for #E8A1A1 is #E8A1A1. In RGB it's rgb(232, 161, 161), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 61%, 77%).
What is the RGB value of #E8A1A1?+
#E8A1A1 in RGB is (232, 161, 161). Written in CSS: rgb(232, 161, 161).
What is the CMYK value of #E8A1A1?+
#E8A1A1 converts to CMYK(0%, 31%, 31%, 9%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E8A1A1.
Is #e8a1a1 a warm or cool color?+
#E8A1A1 (#E8A1A1) is a warm red — its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e8a1a1 belong to?+
#E8A1A1 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 0°, 61%, 77% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #e8a1a1 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E8A1A1 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.09:1 — 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 #e8a1a1?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E8A1A1 (#E8A1A1) is 494 C Pantone 494 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E8A1A1 in design

Practical guidance for using #e8a1a1 (#E8A1A1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E8A1A1 (#E8A1A1) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E8A1A1 (#E8A1A1) 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

#E8A1A1 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 — #e8a1a1 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

#E8A1A1 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.