#E2544D Hex Color
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Somewhere between tomato and watermelon flesh, this vivid red carries a soft coral undertone. The hex code #e2544d reads energetic without turning harsh, so it fits sale badges, calls to action, and sports branding. Use it as an accent rather than a full background; next to plain white it can wash out. Deep teal calms it down, and black text passes WCAG AA on it.
Questions about #e2544d
What is #e2544d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e2544d is rgb(226, 84, 77), in HSL hsl(3, 72%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 66%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e2544d?
Deep teal and dark navy keep #e2544d from feeling flat, while charcoal grounds it for UI work. Skip bright orange, which muddies its coral undertone.
Is #e2544d readable on white or black?
#e2544d has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.