#E21C34 Hex Color
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A highly saturated, warm red with medium lightness, #e21c34 brings urgency and force to visual systems. Its vivid character suits calls to action, sports branding, sale graphics, and emergency interfaces. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or navy rather than a full background. The hex code #e21c34 supports clear white text at about a 4.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e21c34
What is #e21c34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e21c34 is rgb(226, 28, 52), in HSL hsl(353, 78%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 77%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e21c34?
#e21c34 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted neutrals because their lower saturation gives the vivid red room to stand out without making the overall palette feel overly noisy or harsh. Use it as an accent for stronger balance.
Is #e21c34 a warm or cool red?
#e21c34 reads as a warm red because its hue stays close to pure red while retaining a slight crimson cast, avoiding the cooler blue-violet character found in many berry reds. That warmth creates an energetic, urgent mood in visual systems.
Is #e21c34 readable on white or black?
#e21c34 has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.44:1 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.