#E31C23 Hex Color
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#e31c23 is a bold, saturated red that reads warm and loud even at small sizes. Its intensity makes it a natural accent for calls to action, sale badges, and sports branding, though as a full background it can exhaust the eye fast. White text clears WCAG AA on it at about 4.7:1 contrast, so buttons and labels stay readable. Pair it with deep navy for a punchy, classic combo.
Questions about #e31c23
What is #e31c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e31c23 is rgb(227, 28, 35), in HSL hsl(358, 78%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 85%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e31c23?
Deep navy gives #e31c23 a classic, high-contrast partner, while charcoal and warm gray soften it for modern layouts. Keep it under 10% of the palette so its loudness stays purposeful.
Is #e31c23 readable on white or black?
#e31c23 has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.