#E31134 Hex Color
A vivid crimson red with energy
Strong and highly saturated, #e31134 is a warm red with a slight crimson-pink cast. Its bright, forceful character suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and alert accents. Use it as a small accent rather than a full-page background, then pair it with charcoal or deep navy. White text on this hex code offers about 4.8:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #e31134
What is #e31134 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e31134 is rgb(227, 17, 52), in HSL hsl(350, 86%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 77%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e31134?
Is #e31134 a warm or cool red?
#e31134 reads as a warm red because its saturated base leans toward crimson-pink rather than blue or violet, giving it an energetic, urgent character that works well for emphasis and action cues. It can feel intense across large areas, so use it selectively.
Is #e31134 readable on white or black?
#e31134 has a 4.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.39:1 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.