#E63636 Hex Color
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Red, and loud about it. #e63636 is a saturated, warm red that reads as bold and beaming, with enough brightness to feel inviting rather than severe. It earns its keep as a small accent: buttons, sale tags, alerts, highlights. Full-screen backgrounds tire the eye fast. For text on this shade, black hits about 4.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with deep teal for an unexpected, tasteful split.
Questions about #e63636
What is #e63636 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e63636 is rgb(230, 54, 54), in HSL hsl(0, 78%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 77%, 10%.
What text color works on #e63636?
Black text is the reliable choice, reading at about 4.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. White text falls short of that threshold, so save light type for large headings only.
What colors pair well with #e63636?
Deep teal balances its heat with a cool counterweight, and charcoal grounds it for darker interfaces. Cream softens the intensity while keeping this red the clear focal point.
Is #e63636 readable on white or black?
#e63636 has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.