#E64131 Hex Color
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#e64131 is a saturated, warm red with a bright orange undertone and strong visual energy. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent alerts. Use it as a small accent against pale neutrals or dark navy, since large areas can feel forceful. Black text has about 5.2:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #e64131.
Questions about #e64131
What is #e64131 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e64131 is rgb(230, 65, 49), in HSL hsl(5, 78%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 79%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e64131?
Is #e64131 a warm or cool red?
#e64131 reads as a warm red because its strong orange undertone pushes it away from blue-based reds. That warmth gives it an energetic, urgent character, making it effective for calls to action, food-related design, sports graphics, and small emphasis areas.
Is #e64131 readable on white or black?
#e64131 has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.