#E53527 Hex Color
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High-intensity and impossible to ignore, #e53527 carries enough visual weight to dominate any interface. This saturated shade functions best as an alert or a primary call-to-action button rather than a large background fill. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to ground its energy. Because it maintains a 4.9:1 contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #e53527 stays accessible for clear, readable UI elements.
Questions about #e53527
What is #e53527 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e53527 is rgb(229, 53, 39), in HSL hsl(4, 79%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 83%, 10%.
Where should I use #e53527 in my designs?
#e53527 is best reserved for elements that require immediate user focus, such as primary call-to-action buttons, error alerts, or notification badges. Its intense saturation makes it visually dominate any interface, so use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming your layout.
What colors pair well with #e53527 for a balanced palette?
This vibrant red pairs effectively with neutral, deep tones like charcoal or slate gray to ground its visual energy. Using these darker neutrals creates a strong contrast that makes the intensity of #e53527 pop without clashing or becoming visually exhausting.
Is #e53527 readable on white or black?
#e53527 has a 4.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.