#CE4B30 Hex Color
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A saturated, warm red with a slight orange undertone, #ce4b30 brings urgency and energy without feeling harsh. Use the hex code #ce4b30 for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, or small interface accents. Its bold character works best in limited areas, paired with cream, charcoal, or muted navy. Black text provides about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #ce4b30
What is #ce4b30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce4b30 is rgb(206, 75, 48), in HSL hsl(10, 62%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 77%, 19%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ce4b30 in a palette?
Why does #ce4b30 read as a warm red?
#ce4b30 reads as a warm red because its red base has a slight orange shift, giving it energetic heat rather than the cooler feel of a blue-leaning red in most palettes and interfaces. It suits calls to action and sports branding when calmer colors control larger areas.
Is #ce4b30 readable on white or black?
#ce4b30 has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.