#E01847 Hex Color
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#e01847 is a high-intensity, saturated red that demands immediate attention. Because of its boldness, it works best as a targeted accent or CTA rather than a large background. It pairs well with deep charcoals to soften its loud, urgent nature. This hex code meets WCAG AA standards, allowing white text to remain legible if you use it for UI elements or buttons.
Questions about #e01847
What is #e01847 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e01847 is rgb(224, 24, 71), in HSL hsl(346, 81%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 68%, 12%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #e01847 in my interface design?
#e01847 functions best as a high-contrast call-to-action button or a selective accent to draw the user's eye. Avoid using this saturated red as a large background color, as it can quickly overwhelm a layout and cause visual fatigue for viewers.
What colors pair well with the intensity of #e01847?
You can soften the urgent nature of #e01847 by pairing it with charcoal or deep, neutral grays. These darker tones provide the necessary grounding to balance such a vibrant red, making it feel intentional rather than jarring in your overall design scheme.
Is #e01847 readable on white or black?
#e01847 has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.