#E41919 Hex Color
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#e41919 is a high-octane red that demands immediate attention. Due to its intense saturation, this shade works best as a small accent to drive user action rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal grays for a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code for this powerful red is #e41919. It offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible.
Questions about #e41919
What is #e41919 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e41919 is rgb(228, 25, 25), in HSL hsl(0, 80%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 89%, 11%.
How should I use #e41919 in a web interface?
Apply #e41919 sparingly as an accent color for primary buttons or alert states where you need to drive immediate user action. Because this red is so highly saturated, it can overwhelm the eyes if used as a dominant background or primary layout color.
What colors pair well with #e41919?
This powerful red looks sophisticated when paired with a deep charcoal or dark slate grey. These neutrals provide a high-contrast anchor that grounds the intensity of the red without competing for visual dominance in your layout.
Is #e41919 readable on white or black?
#e41919 has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 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.