#E64F77 Hex Color

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This saturated pinkish-red demands attention with its intense, high-energy presence. Because #e64f77 packs such a visual punch, it works best as a bold accent or call-to-action button rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep teals or charcoal grays to ground its loudness. Black text remains legible against this shade, meeting WCAG accessibility standards for readability.

Questions about #e64f77

What is #e64f77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e64f77 is rgb(230, 79, 119), in HSL hsl(344, 75%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 48%, 10%.
How can I effectively use #e64f77 in web design?
#e64f77 is a high-energy, saturated color that functions best as a bold accent rather than a primary background shade. It excels as a call-to-action button or a highlight element, standing out vibrantly when paired with dark, muted tones like charcoal or deep navy to ground its intensity.
Is #e64f77 readable on white or black?
#e64f77 has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.74:1 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.