#E01212 Hex Color

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#e01212 is a highly saturated, bright warm red with a forceful, clear appearance. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and emergency accents. Use it sparingly as a 10% accent beside charcoal or off-white, since large areas can feel aggressive. White text on this hex code provides about 4.9:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.

Questions about #e01212

What is #e01212 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e01212 is rgb(224, 18, 18), in HSL hsl(0, 85%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 92%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e01212?
Pair #e01212 with off-white, charcoal, or navy to temper its heat and keep the palette focused; use the red as a small accent for buttons, sale labels, sports graphics, or other elements that need immediate attention.
Is #e01212 readable on white or black?
#e01212 has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 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.