Information about #E8A0AD color

#E8A0AD color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #E8A0AD belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Very Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(232, 160, 173) — 91% red, 62.7% green, 67.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 28 / 23 / 9. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#E8A0AD is a strongly colored earthy red that appears airy and pastel-like. It is a natural fit for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Pastel Rouge (#E99FAA). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Pink Rose (#E7A1B0) and Sweet Sixteen (#F29EAB).

In RGB terms — rgb(232, 160, 173) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #E8A0AD: 10.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.1:1 for white. #E8A0AD has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#E8A0AD color variations

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#E8A0AD color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #E8A0AD

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Pastel Rouge color link
Pastel Rouge

#E99FAA

Pink Rose color link
Pink Rose

#E7A1B0

Faded Pink color link
Faded Pink

#DE9DAC

Liz Pink color link
Liz Pink

#E5A3A3

Mauvelous color link
Mauvelous

#EF98AA

Vintage Pink color link
Vintage Pink

#E6A5B7

Pink Daisy color link
Pink Daisy

#E799A3

Illusion color link
Illusion

#EF95AE

Pastel Pink color link
Pastel Pink

#DEA5A4

Flower Girl color link
Flower Girl

#F498AD

#E8A0AD color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E8A0AD
  • RGB232, 160, 173
  • CMYK0, 28, 23, 9
  • HSL349°, 61%, 77%
  • HSL Precise349.167°, 61.017%, 76.863%
  • HSV349°, 31%, 91%
  • HSB349°, 31%, 91%
  • HEX IDE8A0AD
  • DECIMAL ID15245485
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyVery Light
  • Percentage of Red in RGB91%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB67.8%
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