#E2998A

A light, moderate red closely aligning with Darksalmon.

About #E2998A

The precise color #E2998A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darksalmon. Its digital footprint relies on 226 parts red, 153 parts green, and 138 parts blue light.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 32% M, 39% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#E2998A
RGB226, 153, 138
HSL10.2°, 60.3%, 71.4%
CMYK0%, 32%, 39%, 11%
HSV10.2°, 38.9%, 88.6%
LAB70.0, 25.5, 19.0
XYZ47.3, 40.8, 29.4
Decimal14850442

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.29:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
9.16:1
Text on #000000
AAA
2.19:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
7.78:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #E2998A; }
.text-color { color: #E2998A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #E2998A; }

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Darksalmon
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