#E55B49 Hex Color
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Bold and saturated, this warm red leans slightly orange and reads loud at any size. #e55b49 carries real heat without tipping into alarm, which makes it a strong pick for buttons, sale tags, and calls to action. It works best as a 10% accent, since full backgrounds can overwhelm. Pair it with deep navy. Black text on it reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, enough for small body text.
Questions about #e55b49
What is #e55b49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e55b49 is rgb(229, 91, 73), in HSL hsl(7, 75%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 68%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e55b49?
Deep navy makes #e55b49 look richer than white does, because the cool base offsets its warmth. Charcoal and cream are safe neutrals, while pink or green accents tend to compete with it.
Is #e55b49 readable on white or black?
#e55b49 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.