#E53A34 Hex Color
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Saturated and warm, #e53a34 is a strong red with a slightly orange undertone and medium-bright lightness. Its high intensity brings urgency and energy to calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and emergency messaging. Use it as a focused accent rather than a full background. The hex code #e53a34 supports clear black text at about 5:1 contrast.
Questions about #e53a34
What is #e53a34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e53a34 is rgb(229, 58, 52), in HSL hsl(2, 77%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 77%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e53a34?
The warm red #e53a34 pairs well with charcoal, cream, or pale blue, which temper its orange undertone and keep the color effective as a focused accent instead of letting it dominate the layout.
Is #e53a34 a warm or cool color?
#e53a34 reads as a warm red because its saturated base leans slightly orange rather than blue or violet, creating an energetic and urgent mood suited to action-oriented accents more than quiet, full-page backgrounds.
Is #e53a34 readable on white or black?
#e53a34 has a 4.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.98:1 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.