#E04E66 Hex Color
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#e04e66 is a saturated, warm red with a rosy pink undertone and medium-bright lightness. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sales graphics, sports branding, and romantic accents. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal, navy, or cream rather than a full-page background. The hex code #e04e66 supports clear black body text at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #e04e66
What is #e04e66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e04e66 is rgb(224, 78, 102), in HSL hsl(350, 70%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 54%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e04e66?
Does #e04e66 read as warm or cool?
#e04e66 reads as a warm color because its saturated red base and rosy pink undertone lean toward energetic, passionate, and lively rather than the calmer, blue-based feeling associated with cool reds. Cream and charcoal can temper its intensity.
Where does #e04e66 work best in a design?
#e04e66 works best as a focused accent for calls to action, sales graphics, sports branding, and romantic details, where its vivid warmth attracts attention without overwhelming the layout or competing with larger background areas.
Is #e04e66 readable on white or black?
#e04e66 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.45:1 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.