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#EA8B99 color code is #EA8B99. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ea8b99.

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#EA8B99 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #EA8B99 is 0.3826. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.43:1 against white and 8.65:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#EA8B99 on white2.43:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#EA8B99 on black8.65:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #EA8B992.43:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #EA8B998.65:1AAA

#EA8B99 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #EA8B99?+
The hex code for #EA8B99 is #EA8B99. In RGB it's rgb(234, 139, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(351, 69%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #EA8B99?+
#EA8B99 in RGB is (234, 139, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(234, 139, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #EA8B99?+
#EA8B99 converts to CMYK(0%, 41%, 35%, 8%) for print. Hex equivalent is #EA8B99.
Is #ea8b99 a warm or cool color?+
#EA8B99 (#EA8B99) is a warm red — its hue sits at 351° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ea8b99 belong to?+
#EA8B99 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 351°, 69%, 73% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #ea8b99 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#EA8B99 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.43:1 — 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 #ea8b99?+
The nearest Pantone match for #EA8B99 (#EA8B99) is 177 C Pantone 177 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #EA8B99 in design

Practical guidance for using #ea8b99 (#EA8B99) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#EA8B99 (#EA8B99) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 8.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #EA8B99 (#EA8B99) 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

#EA8B99 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 — #ea8b99 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

#EA8B99 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.