#E43F27 Hex Color
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#e43f27 is a saturated, warm red with strong orange undertones and medium lightness. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and warning accents. Use it sparingly as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal, since it can overwhelm large surfaces. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #e43f27.
Questions about #e43f27
What is #e43f27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e43f27 is rgb(228, 63, 39), in HSL hsl(8, 78%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 83%, 11%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e43f27?
Is #e43f27 a warm or cool color?
#e43f27 is a warm red because its strong orange undertone shifts it toward fire, heat, and visual urgency rather than the cooler, blue-leaning side of the red family, making it feel especially energetic in small doses.
Is black or white text better on #e43f27?
Black text generally provides stronger contrast on #e43f27 than white text, so it is the safer default for readable labels, buttons, and compact UI elements; verify the final text size and weight with a contrast checker.
Is #e43f27 readable on white or black?
#e43f27 has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.