#E3372B Hex Color
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Bold and highly saturated, this warm red has a bright, energetic presence with a slight orange undertone. The hex code #e3372b works best as a small accent for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and alerts. Pair it with charcoal or warm cream for balance. Black text provides about 4.8:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #e3372b
What is #e3372b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3372b is rgb(227, 55, 43), in HSL hsl(4, 77%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 81%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3372b?
Is #e3372b warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#e3372b reads as a warm, energetic red because its strong saturation and slight orange undertone make it feel lively, urgent, and attention-grabbing rather than soft or subdued in visual layouts.
Is #e3372b readable on white or black?
#e3372b has a 4.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.84:1 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.