#E03843 Hex Color
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This high-intensity red commands attention with its saturated, warm profile. Because of its visual weight, #e03843 works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background field. Use it sparingly in UI design for calls to action or alert indicators where urgency is required. Black text maintains excellent legibility on this hex code, meeting accessibility standards for small body type.
Questions about #e03843
What is #e03843 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e03843 is rgb(224, 56, 67), in HSL hsl(356, 73%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 70%, 12%.
Why should I use #e03843 sparingly in my user interface?
This shade carries significant visual weight, which can overwhelm layouts if applied to large background areas. Use #e03843 primarily for high-priority calls to action or error states where its immediate contrast helps guide the user toward necessary interactions.
What colors work best with #e03843?
This intense red pairs effectively with neutral tones like charcoal to maintain accessibility while letting the red pop. For a modern look, balance the warmth of #e03843 against cooler, desaturated teals or clean off-whites to prevent the design from feeling cluttered.
Is #e03843 readable on white or black?
#e03843 has a 4.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.