#E04826 Hex Color
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#e04826 is a vivid, high-saturation red with strong orange undertones. It commands immediate attention, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons or UI accents rather than full backgrounds. Because black text offers a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against this hue, it remains readable even for small interface elements. The hex code for this powerful, energetic color is #e04826.
Questions about #e04826
What is #e04826 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e04826 is rgb(224, 72, 38), in HSL hsl(11, 75%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 83%, 12%.
What design elements pair best with #e04826?
Because #e04826 is so visually intense, it works best when balanced against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or soft off-whites to prevent eye fatigue. Using it sparingly for primary buttons or notification badges maintains its power without overwhelming the user interface layout.
Is #e04826 readable on white or black?
#e04826 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.