#E62E2E Hex Color
Bright energy in a warm red
Bright and highly saturated, this warm red carries strong energy without looking dark or muted. The hex code #e62e2e suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and emergency accents. Use it sparingly as a small accent against charcoal or cream. Black text reads clearly on this color at about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #e62e2e
What is #e62e2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e62e2e is rgb(230, 46, 46), in HSL hsl(0, 79%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 80%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e62e2e?
#e62e2e pairs well with charcoal or cream for strong visual contrast, while navy and muted neutrals can temper its warmth. Use the red as an accent rather than covering large areas when you want a calmer, more balanced composition.
Is #e62e2e warm or cool, and what mood does it convey?
#e62e2e is a warm, vivid red that creates an energetic, urgent mood, making it effective for calls to action, sports graphics, sale messaging, and other design moments that need immediate visual attention.
Does black text work on #e62e2e?
Black text on #e62e2e provides about a 4.8:1 contrast ratio, which clears the WCAG AA threshold for normal-sized text; verify your exact font size and weight, and avoid assuming white text has the same result.
Is #e62e2e readable on white or black?
#e62e2e has a 4.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 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.