#E2533D Hex Color
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With its strong saturation and medium-bright lightness, #e2533d is a warm reddish red that feels energetic and urgent without looking neon. The hex code #e2533d works best as a 10% accent for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, or alerts. Pair it with deep navy, and use black text for readable small type.
Questions about #e2533d
What is #e2533d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2533d is rgb(226, 83, 61), in HSL hsl(8, 74%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 73%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2533d?
Deep navy provides a strong, cool counterpoint to #e2533d, while warm neutrals keep its energy approachable; for a softer palette, try muted sage or dusty blue with this saturated reddish orange.
Is #e2533d warm or cool?
#e2533d reads as a warm reddish orange because its red base leans toward orange rather than blue. Its high saturation gives designs an energetic, urgent feel without the fluorescent quality of a neon red.
Where does #e2533d work best?
#e2533d works best as a controlled accent for calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and alert states, where its warm saturation draws attention without the harsher look of a fluorescent red.
Is #e2533d readable on white or black?
#e2533d has a 3.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.53:1 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.