#E52C30 Hex Color
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#e52c30 is a saturated, warm red with high chroma and medium lightness. Its bold intensity brings energy, urgency, and passion to calls to action, sports graphics, and sale campaigns. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal or navy rather than a full background. The hex code #e52c30 supports clear black text at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #e52c30
What is #e52c30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e52c30 is rgb(229, 44, 48), in HSL hsl(359, 78%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 79%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e52c30?
#e52c30 works well with charcoal, navy, and soft warm neutrals, which let its saturated red stand out without competing for attention. Use it as a focused accent with charcoal rather than a full-page background.
Is #e52c30 readable on white or black?
#e52c30 has a 4.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.73:1 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.