#E5211D Hex Color
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#e5211d is an intense, saturated red that demands immediate attention. Due to its high chroma and brightness, it functions best as an accent or call-to-action button rather than a background color. While white text remains legible against this shade, use it sparingly to avoid visual fatigue. This hex code provides the high-energy impact necessary for alerts or promotional highlights.
Questions about #e5211d
What is #e5211d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5211d is rgb(229, 33, 29), in HSL hsl(1, 79%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 87%, 10%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e5211d for a balanced palette?
Is #e5211d readable on white or black?
#e5211d has a 4.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.56:1 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.