#E53734 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention. Because #e53734 is so aggressive, it functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background shade. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or muted olive tones, which help balance its high energy. With a contrast ratio of 4.9:1, black text remains perfectly legible over this hex code.
Questions about #e53734
What is #e53734 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e53734 is rgb(229, 55, 52), in HSL hsl(1, 77%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 77%, 10%.
How should #e53734 be used in design layouts?
Because #e53734 is incredibly aggressive, avoid using it as a primary background color, as it can quickly overwhelm the viewer. Instead, apply this red as a high-impact accent to draw attention to specific UI elements or call-to-action buttons.
What colors balance the intensity of #e53734?
Is #e53734 readable on white or black?
#e53734 has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 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.