#E31414 Hex Color
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#e31414 is a loud, saturated red that commands attention the moment it hits the screen. Its high chroma and mid-lightness give it heat without darkness, which makes it a strong 10% accent for calls to action, sale badges, and sports branding rather than a full background. It looks sharper against deep navy than against plain white. White text reaches about 4.8:1 contrast on this hex code, enough to pass WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #e31414
What is #e31414 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e31414 is rgb(227, 20, 20), in HSL hsl(0, 84%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 91%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e31414?
Deep navy and charcoal both ground this red and keep its intensity in check. Cream softens it for editorial layouts, while cool grays give it a modern, tech-adjacent feel.
Is #e31414 readable on white or black?
#e31414 has a 4.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.