#E5495E Hex Color
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A saturated warm red with a pink undertone, #e5495e brings urgency and energy without the depth of burgundy. Its strong brightness suits calls to action, sale graphics, and sports branding, though it can overpower large backgrounds. Use it as a focused accent with navy or charcoal. The hex code #e5495e supports black text at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #e5495e
What is #e5495e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5495e is rgb(229, 73, 94), in HSL hsl(352, 75%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 59%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e5495e?
The #e5495e hex color pairs well with navy, charcoal, and soft neutrals, which calm its bright pink-red energy without competing for attention, while warmer beige tones create a friendlier, less urgent feel.
Where does #e5495e work best in a design?
Use #e5495e for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and focused brand accents when you want quick visual energy, since its saturated warmth and pink undertone create urgency without the heavier feel of burgundy.
Is #e5495e readable on white or black?
#e5495e has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.