#E05246 Hex Color
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A ripe tomato cut open, flesh and all. That is the closest match for #e05246, a red with a soft orange undertone that keeps it warm and mellow instead of sharp. Its strong saturation works best as an accent: buttons, sale tags, and sports graphics. Full backgrounds can overwhelm, so balance it with deep navy or cream. Black text reads clearly on this hex code at roughly 5.5:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #e05246
What is #e05246 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e05246 is rgb(224, 82, 70), in HSL hsl(5, 71%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 69%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e05246?
Deep navy and cream both calm this red down, while charcoal adds a modern, grounded feel. Avoid pairing it with bright orange, since the two warm hues blur together and lose their punch.
Is #e05246 readable on white or black?
#e05246 has a 3.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.46:1 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.