#E5295B Hex Color

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#e5295b is a saturated, warm red-pink with strong brightness and a slightly berry-like undertone. Its high chroma brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and sales accents. Use it as a small accent rather than a full background, where its intensity can overwhelm. The hex code for this color is #e5295b.

Questions about #e5295b

What is #e5295b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5295b is rgb(229, 41, 91), in HSL hsl(344, 78%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 60%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5295b?
#e5295b pairs well with charcoal, navy, and sage because their darker or softened tones give its bright berry-red intensity room to lead while keeping layouts grounded and readable across branding and interface work. Use charcoal for text and navy for richer contrast.
Is #e5295b warm or cool?
#e5295b reads warm because its saturated red base carries a berry-pink cast rather than a blue cast. Its high chroma makes the warmth feel energetic and assertive, especially beside pale neutrals. Muted backgrounds help preserve its clarity without competing for attention.
Is #e5295b readable on white or black?
#e5295b has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 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.