#E05E3A Hex Color
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#e05e3a is a saturated red with warm orange undertones and a strong, energetic presence. Its bold character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and attention-grabbing accents. Use it sparingly on large surfaces, where its intensity can overwhelm. Black text reads clearly at about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this red is #e05e3a.
Questions about #e05e3a
What is #e05e3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e05e3a is rgb(224, 94, 58), in HSL hsl(13, 73%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 74%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e05e3a?
#e05e3a pairs well with charcoal, dark neutrals, soft off-white, and muted blue-green. Dark neutrals make its warm intensity stand out, while a blue-green accent creates lively complementary contrast without overwhelming the layout.
What mood does #e05e3a create, and where does it work best?
#e05e3a feels warm and energetic because its saturated red base carries clear orange undertones, making it useful for calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and vivid accent areas in interfaces.
Is #e05e3a readable on white or black?
#e05e3a has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.83:1 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.