#E5383B Hex Color
A high-energy, high-impact vivid red
This saturated, high-energy red demands immediate attention. Because #e5383b is so intense, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant base. It works best for call-to-action buttons or alerts where visibility is critical. Black text maintains excellent contrast against this shade, ensuring readability for small UI elements or fine details.
Questions about #e5383b
What is #e5383b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5383b is rgb(229, 56, 59), in HSL hsl(359, 77%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 74%, 10%.
How should I use #e5383b effectively in a design?
Because #e5383b is extremely saturated, avoid using it as a large background or primary brand color. Instead, reserve it for high-priority items like critical error states or call-to-action buttons where you need to draw the eye instantly.
Is #e5383b readable on white or black?
#e5383b has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.96:1 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.