#E35336 Hex Color
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Bold and warm, #e35336 is a saturated reddish red with strong orange undertones and medium lightness. Its lively intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and sale graphics, but it can overpower a full layout. Use the hex code as a small accent against charcoal or deep navy; black text also reads clearly at about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #e35336
What is #e35336 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e35336 is rgb(227, 83, 54), in HSL hsl(10, 76%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 76%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e35336?
#e35336 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, warm cream, and muted blue-green tones because these choices temper its orange-red intensity and give its saturated warmth more breathing room in layouts and interfaces.
Where does #e35336 work best in design?
#e35336 works best as an accent in calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and sale graphics, where its saturated orange-red energy attracts attention without making a full layout feel overly intense. Balance it with neutral backgrounds for a calmer presentation.
Is #e35336 readable on white or black?
#e35336 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.55:1 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.