#E12120 Hex Color
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Akira Red is a highly saturated, aggressive tone that demands immediate visual attention. Because of its intensity, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair this shade with slate grays or deep charcoals to temper its heat. The hex code for Akira Red is #e12120, which maintains sufficient contrast against white text for accessibility.
Questions about Akira Red
What is the hex code for Akira Red?
Akira Red is #e12120. In RGB that is rgb(225, 33, 32), in HSL hsl(0, 76%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 86%, 12%.
What colors pair best with #e12120 Akira Red?
Akira Red benefits from tempering, so pair it with neutral tones like charcoal or cool slate grays to balance its intense heat. Using it against clean, bright whites creates a striking, modern look without overwhelming the viewer's eyes.
Is Akira Red readable on white or black?
Akira Red has a 4.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.