#E04F4F Hex Color
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This saturated, warm red demands attention, which makes it ideal for call-to-action buttons and high-impact design accents. Pair it with deep charcoal grays instead of pure black for a balanced look. The hex code #e04f4f offers a 5.4:1 contrast ratio, ensuring black text remains readable. Use this tone sparingly to avoid overwhelming your layout, as its intensity quickly dominates a space.
Questions about #e04f4f
What is #e04f4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e04f4f is rgb(224, 79, 79), in HSL hsl(0, 70%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 65%, 12%.
What colors pair well with the hex color #e04f4f?
Pair #e04f4f with deep charcoal or soft off-white neutrals to ground its intensity. Because this red is highly saturated, avoid using other bright primary colors nearby, as they will compete for visual dominance and create an overwhelming user interface.
Is #e04f4f readable on white or black?
#e04f4f has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.