#E1290B Hex Color
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This high-chroma red demands immediate attention with its intense, saturated pigment. Because #e1290b creates such a strong visual impact, it works best as a punchy 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with charcoal grays or deep navies to ground its inherent heat. The hex code for this powerful red is #e1290b, which offers sufficient contrast for white text in UI elements.
Questions about #e1290b
What is #e1290b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e1290b is rgb(225, 41, 11), in HSL hsl(8, 91%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 95%, 12%.
How should I use #e1290b in a professional UI design?
#e1290b is best reserved for high-impact call-to-action buttons or small alerts rather than large backgrounds. Its extreme saturation can overwhelm the viewer, so keep it to roughly 10% of your total interface layout to maintain visual balance.
What colors pair well with the intense #e1290b?
Is #e1290b readable on white or black?
#e1290b has a 4.64:1 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.