#E00F00 Hex Color
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Forget muted brick or soft crimson. #e00f00 is red at full volume, saturated and warm with a fiery glow. Its intensity suits small accents like buttons, sale badges, and alerts rather than large backgrounds. White text on it reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy to keep the boldness in check.
Questions about #e00f00
What is #e00f00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e00f00 is rgb(224, 15, 0), in HSL hsl(4, 100%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 100%, 12%.
What text color works best on #e00f00?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 5.0:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. Black text falls short at roughly 4.2:1, so avoid it for small type.
What colors pair well with #e00f00?
Deep navy and charcoal ground its intensity, while a warm gold accent adds heat without clashing. Keep it in a small accent role so it stays bold instead of overwhelming the layout.
Is #e00f00 readable on white or black?
#e00f00 has a 4.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.