#E55176 Hex Color
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#e55176 is a vivid, high-energy red that demands attention. Because of its intensity, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. This shade pairs well with cool grays or deep blues, avoiding the muddy results seen when mixing brown. Since it meets accessibility standards, you can confidently use this hex code for call-to-action buttons or urgent UI elements.
Questions about #e55176
What is #e55176 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e55176 is rgb(229, 81, 118), in HSL hsl(345, 74%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 48%, 10%.
How should I use #e55176 in a professional interface?
#e55176 works best as a targeted accent color covering about 10 percent of your design space to draw the eye toward essential interactions. Avoid using it for large background blocks, as its high intensity can easily overwhelm a user interface.
Which neutral colors balance the intensity of #e55176?
Is #e55176 readable on white or black?
#e55176 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 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.