#E54253 Hex Color
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The hex code #e54253 is a saturated, warm red with a bright, slightly pink cast. Its strong lightness brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and highlights. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or deep navy rather than a full-page background. Black text provides about 5.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #e54253
What is #e54253 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e54253 is rgb(229, 66, 83), in HSL hsl(354, 76%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 64%, 10%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
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Is #e54253 readable on white or black?
#e54253 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 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.