#E54E63 Hex Color

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Hex color #e54e63 graphic
A bold, warm red with a soft raspberry edge. #e54e63 is saturated but not harsh, which makes it a strong choice for buttons, sale banners, and calls to action. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for balance, or soften it with warm cream. Black text on this hex code reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text. Use it as an accent; at full-page scale it overwhelms.

Questions about #e54e63

What is #e54e63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e54e63 is rgb(229, 78, 99), in HSL hsl(352, 74%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 57%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e54e63?
Deep teal and charcoal make #e54e63 feel richer, while warm cream softens its intensity. Avoid placing it next to bright orange or pink, since those hues compete rather than contrast.
Is #e54e63 readable on white or black?
#e54e63 has a 3.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.60:1 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.