#E23C3C Hex Color
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Sale banners and call-to-action buttons are where this red earns its keep. #e23c3c is a saturated, warm red, bright enough to stay bold without slipping into maroon. The hex code works best in small doses as an accent or highlight, and it pairs surprisingly well with deep teal. Black text passes AA contrast on it, so it suits labels and badges too.
Questions about #e23c3c
What is #e23c3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e23c3c is rgb(226, 60, 60), in HSL hsl(0, 74%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 73%, 11%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e23c3c?
Deep teal and navy make this red feel richer than pairing it with white, while cream softens its intensity for food and lifestyle designs. Keep the red under about 10% of the layout so it stays a focal point.
Is #e23c3c readable on white or black?
#e23c3c has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.