#E72608 Hex Color
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#e72608 is a saturated, high-intensity red that commands immediate attention. Its extreme saturation makes it difficult to use as a large background, but it excels as a small accent for urgent calls to action or UI highlights. Black text remains legible against this shade, allowing for readable, high-contrast labels. The hex code for this powerful, fiery hue is #e72608.
Questions about #e72608
What is #e72608 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e72608 is rgb(231, 38, 8), in HSL hsl(8, 93%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 97%, 9%.
How can #e72608 be effectively used in UI design?
#e72608 works best as a surgical accent for urgent interface elements like error states, delete buttons, or high-priority notifications. Because of its extreme saturation, avoid using this red as a background color, as it can cause eye strain.
What colors pair well with the intensity of #e72608?
This vibrant red pairs effectively with neutral colors like charcoal or deep slate to ground its energy. For a balanced design, use it sparingly against light grays or soft whites to maintain readability while letting the red pop.
Is #e72608 readable on white or black?
#e72608 has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 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.