#E36040 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated coral-red carries significant energy and warmth. Because #e36040 is so bold, it works best as a focused accent rather than a full-page background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with deep slate grays or muted teals. With a contrast ratio of 6.0:1 against black text, this hex code remains readable for smaller UI elements and call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #e36040
What is #e36040 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e36040 is rgb(227, 96, 64), in HSL hsl(12, 74%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 72%, 11%.
Where should I use #e36040 in a UI design?
#e36040 works best as a focused accent color for call-to-action buttons or highlighted notification icons rather than large background areas. Its high saturation is intentionally bold and can easily overwhelm the eye if applied to expansive, empty space.
What colors pair well with #e36040?
You can balance the high energy of #e36040 by pairing it with cool, muted tones like slate gray or deep teal. These combinations create a sophisticated contrast that prevents the coral red from feeling too jarring or aggressive on the screen.
Is #e36040 readable on white or black?
#e36040 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.