#E20E0B Hex Color
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Sale banners, error states, and sports branding all reach for #e20e0b when they need attention fast. This red is highly saturated and reads loud at any size, so treat it as a small accent rather than a full background. Deep navy calms its heat, and white text passes contrast on top. The hex code #e20e0b sits close to pure red.
Questions about #e20e0b
What is #e20e0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e20e0b is rgb(226, 14, 11), in HSL hsl(1, 91%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 95%, 11%.
Can white text sit on top of #e20e0b?
Yes. White text on #e20e0b reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for normal body text. That makes it a safe pick for buttons and call-to-action blocks. Dark text fails here, so stick to white or near-white type.
What colors pair well with #e20e0b?
Deep navy makes this red feel richer than pairing it with black, which can look flat. Warm golds and soft cream also work for a sporty, energetic palette. Use #e20e0b sparingly so the pairings stay balanced.
Is #e20e0b readable on white or black?
#e20e0b has a 4.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.30:1 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.