#E6194B Hex Color
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#e6194b is a high-intensity red that commands immediate attention. Because of its extreme saturation, apply this hex code as a 10% accent rather than a primary background. It balances well against dark charcoal grays. At a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, the hex code #e6194b remains legible with black text, meeting WCAG AA requirements for accessibility.
Questions about #e6194b
What is #e6194b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6194b is rgb(230, 25, 75), in HSL hsl(345, 80%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 67%, 10%.
How do I best use #e6194b in a design?
Use #e6194b sparingly as a 10% accent color, as its extreme saturation can easily overwhelm a composition. It performs best when balanced against neutral, dark backgrounds like charcoal, which creates a modern, high-contrast look that remains highly readable.
Is #e6194b readable on white or black?
#e6194b has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.