#E64400 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-energy red screams for attention with its intense, fiery chroma. Because it commands the eye, #e64400 serves best as a bold accent rather than a background color. Pair it with dark, muted teals to balance its heat and prevent visual fatigue. The hex code for this powerful, attention-grabbing shade is #e64400, and it offers enough contrast for readable black text in UI design.
Questions about #e64400
What is #e64400 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e64400 is rgb(230, 68, 0), in HSL hsl(18, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 100%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #e64400?
This intense red creates a balanced, professional contrast when paired with deep, muted teal or dark charcoal tones. Using such cool-toned neutrals prevents the eye fatigue that often comes from placing high-chroma red against lighter, neutral backgrounds.
Is #e64400 readable on white or black?
#e64400 has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.