#E05C53 Hex Color
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This bold, brick red demands attention with its high intensity and warm undertones. Use #e05c53 sparingly as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. It pairs well with slate grays and provides excellent legibility for black text. The hex code for this energetic shade is #e05c53.
Questions about #e05c53
What is #e05c53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e05c53 is rgb(224, 92, 83), in HSL hsl(4, 69%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 63%, 12%.
How can I effectively pair #e05c53 in a design layout?
#e05c53 works best when balanced against neutral tones like slate gray or soft off-whites. Because of its high intensity, limit its use to call-to-action buttons or small graphic highlights to prevent visual fatigue for the viewer.
Is #e05c53 readable on white or black?
#e05c53 has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.