#E02A54 Hex Color

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#e02a54 is a saturated, medium-light red with a warm pink undertone. Its bold intensity brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and entertainment designs. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background, pairing it with charcoal or cream. The hex code #e02a54 supports black body text at about 4.6:1 contrast.

Questions about #e02a54

What is #e02a54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e02a54 is rgb(224, 42, 84), in HSL hsl(346, 75%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 63%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e02a54?
Pair #e02a54 with charcoal or cream to soften its saturated warmth, while navy or muted sage can create a balanced, considered palette without dulling its energy.
Where does #e02a54 work best in design?
Its saturated warmth suits calls to action, sports graphics, sale banners, and entertainment design, where a focused accent can create urgency without overwhelming the layout or competing with body content.
Is #e02a54 readable on white or black?
#e02a54 has a 4.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.