#E5595B Hex Color
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This vivid red demands attention, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons or urgent alerts. Because it leans slightly toward a warm coral, avoid using it as a full-page background to prevent eye strain. Black text remains readable against this hue, exceeding accessibility standards. Use #e5595b sparingly as a 10% accent color to contrast against neutral palettes or other shades of brown for a grounded, modern look.
Questions about #e5595b
What is #e5595b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5595b is rgb(229, 89, 91), in HSL hsl(359, 73%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 60%, 10%.
How should I use #e5595b in web design projects?
#e5595b is best utilized as a 10% accent color to draw the eye toward critical interface elements like purchase buttons or alert banners. Because of its intensity, avoid using it as a primary background color to prevent user eye fatigue.
What colors pair well with #e5595b?
This color creates a grounded and modern aesthetic when paired with deep brown or neutral slate tones. You can also successfully use it alongside crisp white or deep black text to maintain high readability and meeting core accessibility standards.
Is #e5595b readable on white or black?
#e5595b has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.91:1 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.