#E55550 Hex Color
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#e55550 is a loud, saturated red that commands instant attention. Due to its intense, vivid character, apply it sparingly as a call-to-action or accent rather than a full page background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to ground the heat. This hex code provides enough contrast for readable black text, making it a functional choice for high-impact UI elements and alerts.
Questions about #e55550
What is #e55550 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e55550 is rgb(229, 85, 80), in HSL hsl(2, 74%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 65%, 10%.
How do I best use #e55550 in a UI design?
Use #e55550 sparingly as a strategic accent color for call-to-action buttons or urgent alerts. Because of its high saturation, it can overwhelm a layout if used for large backgrounds, so pair it with charcoal or off-white to maintain balance.
Is #e55550 readable on white or black?
#e55550 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.