#CE0811 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-intensity red commands immediate attention. Because of its raw power, #ce0811 works best as a sharp accent color rather than a large-scale background, which can quickly overwhelm the viewer. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep teals or charcoal grays to ground its urgency. The hex code for this bold shade is #ce0811, which supports white text for good readability.
Questions about #ce0811
What is #ce0811 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce0811 is rgb(206, 8, 17), in HSL hsl(357, 93%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 92%, 19%.
How should I use #ce0811 in my UI design?
Because #ce0811 is so visually intense, use it sparingly as a functional accent for error states or call-to-action buttons. Applying this hex color to large backgrounds often overwhelms the user interface and creates unnecessary visual strain.
What colors pair best with #ce0811?
Is #ce0811 readable on white or black?
#ce0811 has a 5.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.66:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.