#E42B2C Hex Color
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This saturated red is an aggressive, high-energy tone that demands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, #e42b2c works best as a small 10% accent for calls to action or hazard warnings rather than a full page background. It pairs cleanly with stark white or charcoal gray, and black text offers enough contrast to maintain legibility even at smaller sizes.
Questions about #e42b2c
What is #e42b2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e42b2c is rgb(228, 43, 44), in HSL hsl(360, 77%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 81%, 11%.
How should I use #e42b2c in a design layout?
#e42b2c functions best as a small, 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons, errors, or critical alerts. Because of its aggressive intensity, applying it to large background areas can overwhelm the eye and make text difficult to read comfortably.
What colors pair well with #e42b2c for a balanced palette?
This vibrant red creates a clean, modern aesthetic when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or stark white. Avoiding busy patterns allows the intensity of #e42b2c to stand out without competing with other elements on the page.
Is #e42b2c readable on white or black?
#e42b2c has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 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.