#E04141 Hex Color
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With high saturation and medium lightness, #e04141 is a warm, vivid red that brings urgency without looking neon. Its strong presence suits calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and small accents more than full-page backgrounds. The hex code #e04141 also supports black text at about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #e04141
What is #e04141 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e04141 is rgb(224, 65, 65), in HSL hsl(0, 72%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 71%, 12%.
How should designers use #e04141?
#e04141 works best as a focused accent or action color, where its high saturation and medium lightness draw attention quickly. Use it for buttons, alerts, prices, or key sports and entertainment graphics, then balance it with quieter neutrals.
What colors pair well with #e04141?
#e04141 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, warm cream, and muted sage, which temper its intensity without competing for attention. Use one dark neutral for structure and one softened accent for a balanced palette.
Is #e04141 readable on white or black?
#e04141 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.