#E31A1E Hex Color
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The hex color #e31a1e is a saturated, warm red with medium lightness and sharp visual energy. Its bold presence suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and emergency cues. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or navy rather than a full background. White text on this hex code reaches about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #e31a1e
What is #e31a1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e31a1e is rgb(227, 26, 30), in HSL hsl(359, 79%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 87%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e31a1e?
Where should #e31a1e be used?
Use #e31a1e for calls to action, sale labels, sports graphics, alerts, and small interface accents, where its saturated warmth creates urgency and draws attention quickly against quiet, neutral surroundings. Avoid using it as a large background without careful contrast testing.
Is #e31a1e readable on white or black?
#e31a1e has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.