#E02C1F Hex Color
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Stop-sign red with a warm, orange-leaning edge, #e02c1f is a saturated shade that grabs attention fast. Its bold, heated energy makes it a natural accent for calls to action, sale badges, and sports branding. As a full background it can overwhelm, so treat it as a small part of the palette. It pairs well with deep navy, and white text behind it clears WCAG AA at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #e02c1f
What is #e02c1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e02c1f is rgb(224, 44, 31), in HSL hsl(4, 76%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 86%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e02c1f?
Deep navy and warm cream make this saturated red feel richer, while charcoal tones keep it from looking harsh. Skip pale pinks and muted neutrals, which wash out next to its intensity.
Is #e02c1f readable on white or black?
#e02c1f has a 4.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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.