#E51D45 Hex Color
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Reach for #e51d45 when a design needs a loud, confident red: sale banners, sports branding, or a call-to-action button that refuses to be ignored. This saturated crimson leans slightly toward raspberry, so it reads warmer than a pure red. It works best as the 10% accent in a palette, since full-bleed backgrounds can overwhelm. Black text on the hex code clears WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #e51d45
What is #e51d45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e51d45 is rgb(229, 29, 69), in HSL hsl(348, 79%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 70%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e51d45?
#e51d45 pairs well with deep navy or charcoal, which darken its warmth and let it pop. For a softer palette, try muted golds or warm cream so the red stays bold without shouting.
Is #e51d45 readable on white or black?
#e51d45 has a 4.57:1 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.