#E41E38 Hex Color

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#e41e38 is a saturated, warm red with strong brightness and high chroma. Its bold, urgent character suits calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and emergency accents, while small doses keep layouts from feeling aggressive. Use it as a vivid accent rather than a full background. The #e41e38 hex code supports white text at about 4.6:1 contrast.

Questions about #e41e38

What is #e41e38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e41e38 is rgb(228, 30, 56), in HSL hsl(352, 79%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 75%, 11%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e41e38?
#e41e38 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, and muted navy because dark neutrals steady its high saturation, while warm white softens contrast without making the palette feel flat or overly formal.
Where should designers use #e41e38?
#e41e38 works best as a focused accent for buttons, alerts, sale labels, sports graphics, and large display type, where its brightness and saturation attract attention without overwhelming the full layout.
Is #e41e38 readable on white or black?
#e41e38 has a 4.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.