#E04323 Hex Color
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A loud, fiery red that leans toward vermilion. #e04323 is highly saturated with a soft orange undertone, so it reads warm and urgent. Best used as a small accent for buttons, sale badges, and sports branding; at full scale it can overwhelm a layout. Black text sits at about 5.0:1 contrast on this hex code, enough for WCAG AA body copy.
Questions about #e04323
What is #e04323 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e04323 is rgb(224, 67, 35), in HSL hsl(10, 75%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 84%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e04323?
Deep teals and charcoal cool down its heat without dulling it, making both strong partners. For a softer palette, muted sage or warm cream keep the red from shouting.
Is #e04323 readable on white or black?
#e04323 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 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.