#E20206 Hex Color
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Fire-engine bright, this red sits close to pure signal color with barely any blue in it. #e20206, the hex code behind it, reads loud and urgent, so it works best as a small accent or call to action rather than a full background. White text clears the 4.5:1 AA bar on it, making it safe for bold buttons and badges.
Questions about #e20206
What is #e20206 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e20206 is rgb(226, 2, 6), in HSL hsl(359, 98%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 97%, 11%.
Which colors pair well with #e20206?
Deep charcoal and warm cream calm this red down, while soft peach tints give it breathing room. Use it in small doses, since large fills can overwhelm everything nearby.
Is #e20206 readable on white or black?
#e20206 has a 4.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.24:1 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.