#E42433 Hex Color
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Sale banners, error states, and sports branding often reach for a red like #e42433. This strong, saturated shade carries a faint cool edge that keeps it bold instead of bricky. It works best as an accent, think buttons, badges, and highlights, rather than a full background. The hex code #e42433 holds about 4.6:1 contrast with black text, so small type stays readable on top.
Questions about #e42433
What is #e42433 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e42433 is rgb(228, 36, 51), in HSL hsl(355, 78%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 78%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e42433?
Deep navy and charcoal tone down its intensity for a balanced palette. Warm creams and soft pinks push it toward a softer, retro feel.
Is #e42433 readable on white or black?
#e42433 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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.