#E23D4D Hex Color
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#e23d4d is a vivid, saturated red with a crimson lean. Its high energy makes it a strong accent for buttons, sale badges, and sports branding, but it overwhelms as a full background. Black text passes contrast checks on top of it. Pair it with charcoal or deep teal for a balanced, punchy palette.
Questions about #e23d4d
What is #e23d4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e23d4d is rgb(226, 61, 77), in HSL hsl(354, 74%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 66%, 11%.
What is the hex code #e23d4d?
It is a strong, saturated red with a slight crimson lean. The color carries a bold, warm character and works best in small to medium doses like buttons, badges, and highlights.
What colors pair well with #e23d4d?
Charcoal and deep teal both balance its punch, while warm neutrals like sand soften it. White text stays readable on top of it, and black text passes WCAG AA contrast at about 5:1.
Is #e23d4d a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The strong red base and bright saturation give it a fiery, high-energy feel, which is why it suits calls to action, sports branding, and sale graphics.
Is #e23d4d readable on white or black?
#e23d4d has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.