#E37364 Hex Color
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A mellow, warm red, #e37364 possesses a distinct, saturated energy without being overly aggressive. It functions best as an attention-grabbing accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to balance its intensity. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for UI elements requiring urgency, such as warning buttons or high-conversion call-to-action areas.
Questions about #e37364
What is #e37364 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e37364 is rgb(227, 115, 100), in HSL hsl(7, 69%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 56%, 11%.
Where should #e37364 be used in UI design?
#e37364 functions best as a high-impact accent color for elements requiring urgency, such as call-to-action buttons or warning indicators. Avoid using it for large background areas, as its intensity can become overwhelming and distracting for the user over time.
What colors complement #e37364 effectively?
This warm red pairs naturally with deep charcoal or cool slate greys to temper its inherent heat. Using neutral, low-saturation tones allows the color to stand out as a focal point without clashing with other elements on the page.
Is #e37364 readable on white or black?
#e37364 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.90:1 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.