#E45C64 Hex Color
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#e45c64 is a warm, saturated red with a softened coral cast and medium-light finish. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and romantic accents. Use it as a 10% accent beside deep navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text achieves about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #e45c64.
Questions about #e45c64
What is #e45c64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e45c64 is rgb(228, 92, 100), in HSL hsl(356, 72%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 56%, 11%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e45c64?
Is #e45c64 warm or cool?
#e45c64 reads as a warm red because its softened coral cast shifts it toward orange rather than blue; its medium-light value keeps the warmth lively without making it look deep or heavy.
Where does #e45c64 work best in a design?
It works best as a focused accent for calls to action, sales graphics, sports branding, and romantic details, where its warm saturation adds energy without overwhelming the surrounding layout when used sparingly.
Is #e45c64 readable on white or black?
#e45c64 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.