#E34435 Hex Color
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#e34435 is a saturated, warm red with subtle orange undertones and a bright, forceful presence. Its energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and emergency accents, but it can overwhelm when used as a full background. Use it as a 10% accent with charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on this hex code.
Questions about #e34435
What is #e34435 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e34435 is rgb(227, 68, 53), in HSL hsl(5, 76%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 77%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e34435?
#e34435 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, warm cream, and muted neutrals that temper its orange warmth without competing with its high saturation, making the red feel more controlled in interface and branding work.
Is #e34435 a warm or cool red?
#e34435 reads as a warm red because its saturated red base carries subtle orange undertones, giving it an energetic, urgent character instead of the cooler, berry-like impression found in blue-leaning reds.
Does #e34435 work with black text?
Black text on #e34435 reaches roughly WCAG AA contrast for normal text, but the margin is narrow, so verify exact sizes and weights in a contrast checker before finalizing a design.
Is #e34435 readable on white or black?
#e34435 has a 4.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.14:1 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.