#E20D4A Hex Color
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#e20d4a is a fierce, saturated red that demands immediate attention. This high-energy shade works best as a 10 percent accent color for calls to action or alert indicators rather than a full background. It pairs surprisingly well with dark teals, which temper its intensity. Because it offers a 4.8:1 contrast ratio, white text remains readable against this hex code even at smaller scales.
Questions about #e20d4a
What is #e20d4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e20d4a is rgb(226, 13, 74), in HSL hsl(343, 89%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 67%, 11%.
What colors pair well with the #e20d4a hex color?
Because #e20d4a is such an intense, high-energy red, it pairs best with dark teals or deep charcoal to temper its inherent vibrancy. Using these cooler, darker tones as a base allows the red to stand out without overwhelming the surrounding design elements.
Is #e20d4a readable on white or black?
#e20d4a has a 4.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.