#E55E47 Hex Color
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#e55e47 is a bright, strongly saturated red with warm coral undertones. Its strong chroma and medium lightness create energy without making the color feel harsh. It suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and small accents, but it can dominate large areas. The hex code #e55e47 supports clear black text at about a 6.0:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e55e47
What is #e55e47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e55e47 is rgb(229, 94, 71), in HSL hsl(9, 75%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 69%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e55e47?
#e55e47 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted blue-green because these quieter colors temper its high saturation while preserving its warmth, giving layouts structure without competing with the main accent.
Is #e55e47 readable on white or black?
#e55e47 has a 3.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.02:1 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.