#E4002C Hex Color
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A saturated and high-intensity red, #e4002c demands immediate attention. Due to its extreme chroma, it works best as a sharp 10% accent rather than a background. Use it for calls to action or UI alerts where speed and urgency matter. It offers a 4.8:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it a safe choice for small, readable body copy in accessible designs.
Questions about #e4002c
What is #e4002c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e4002c is rgb(228, 0, 44), in HSL hsl(348, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 81%, 11%.
Where should I use #e4002c in my design?
Because #e4002c is an extremely saturated red, use it as a 10% accent rather than a primary background color. It is most effective for high-priority calls to action, urgent error states, or small UI elements that require immediate user attention.
Is #e4002c readable on white or black?
#e4002c has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.