#E1214E Hex Color
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With its saturated red base and slight pink undertone, #e1214e feels warm, forceful, and energetic. This bright, highly chromatic shade draws attention in calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and entertainment design. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal or deep navy rather than a full-page background. The hex code #e1214e supports clear white text at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #e1214e
What is #e1214e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1214e is rgb(225, 33, 78), in HSL hsl(346, 76%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 65%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #e1214e?
Does #e1214e read as a warm or cool color?
#e1214e reads as a warm, energetic red because its strong red base dominates the slight pink undertone. Its high saturation feels forceful and attention-grabbing, making it better for accents and emphasis than broad, full-page backgrounds.
Is #e1214e readable on white or black?
#e1214e has a 4.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.52:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.