#E0522A Hex Color
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Closer to burnt orange than true red, this shade glows like rust fresh out of a kiln. #e0522a is loud, warm, and saturated, so it earns its keep as a 10 percent accent on buttons, sale badges, and highlights rather than a full background. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.4:1. Pair it with deep teal for a scheme that feels bold without tipping into alarm.
Questions about #e0522a
What is #e0522a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e0522a is rgb(224, 82, 42), in HSL hsl(13, 75%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 81%, 12%.
What text color works on #e0522a?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching about 5.4:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body text. White text drops to roughly 3.9:1, so save it for large type only.
What colors pair well with #e0522a?
Deep teal and navy make its orange undertone glow by contrast, while cream softens it for food and packaging work. Skip pastel pinks nearby, they dull the red's punch.
Is #e0522a readable on white or black?
#e0522a 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.