#CE2F34 Hex Color
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Not a subtle red. #ce2f34 is a saturated, loud shade that grabs attention fast, which makes it a natural fit for calls to action, sale banners, and bold branding. It works hardest as a small accent against charcoal or navy rather than a full background. White text hits about 5.1:1 contrast on it, so it clears WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ce2f34
What is #ce2f34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce2f34 is rgb(206, 47, 52), in HSL hsl(358, 63%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 75%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce2f34?
Charcoal and deep navy make #ce2f34 look richer, while cream softens its heat. Skip pairing it with orange or pink, since nearby hues dull its punch instead of building on it.
Is #ce2f34 readable on white or black?
#ce2f34 has a 5.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.08:1 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.