#CE5152 Hex Color
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#ce5152 is an intense, saturated terracotta red that demands attention. Because it leans warm and bold, use this shade as a high-impact accent or CTA button rather than a large background field, where its loudness can overwhelm. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or soft, earthy creams. This hex code meets WCAG accessibility standards for small black text, ensuring readability in UI design.
Questions about #ce5152
What is #ce5152 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ce5152 is rgb(206, 81, 82), in HSL hsl(360, 56%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 60%, 19%.
What colors pair well with #ce5152?
To balance the intensity of #ce5152, pair it with grounded neutrals like charcoal for high contrast or soft, muted creams for a more approachable, earthy aesthetic. Avoid pairing it with other aggressive warm tones, which can create visual chaos.
Is #ce5152 suitable for large backgrounds?
Using #ce5152 as a full-page background is generally discouraged because its high saturation and intensity can quickly overwhelm the viewer and tire the eyes. It works best when applied to smaller, deliberate UI elements like buttons or notification badges.
Is #ce5152 readable on white or black?
#ce5152 has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 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.