#CE3134 Hex Color
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A saturated red with immense intensity, #ce3134 demands attention. This shade is too aggressive for large backgrounds, but it acts as a perfect high-contrast accent for call-to-action buttons or warning labels. It pairs cleanly with stark white text, meeting accessibility standards for small details. The hex code for this powerful, fiery red is #ce3134.
Questions about #ce3134
What is #ce3134 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce3134 is rgb(206, 49, 52), in HSL hsl(359, 62%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 75%, 19%.
Where should I use #ce3134 in a user interface?
Use #ce3134 sparingly as a high-contrast accent color for critical UI elements like delete buttons, error alerts, or validation warnings. Its immense intensity ensures the user immediately notices the interaction without overwhelming the surrounding layout.
Is #ce3134 readable on white or black?
#ce3134 has a 5.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.11:1 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.