#E45261 Hex Color
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This saturated, warm red demands attention with its intense and beaming personality. As a bold accent color, #e45261 works best for calls to action or UI highlights rather than large backgrounds where it can feel overwhelming. It provides enough contrast to support black text for accessibility. Pair it with soft, muted grays to ground the energy of this hex code.
Questions about #e45261
What is #e45261 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e45261 is rgb(228, 82, 97), in HSL hsl(354, 73%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 57%, 11%.
How should I use #e45261 in a user interface?
#e45261 functions best as a focused accent color for call-to-action buttons or alert states rather than a background. Because of its high saturation, it grabs attention immediately and works well when balanced against charcoal or soft neutral gray elements.
Is #e45261 readable on white or black?
#e45261 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.