#E73E57 Hex Color
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This high-intensity red demands attention without feeling abrasive. Because it is saturated and warm, #e73e57 works best as a bold accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs well with slate grays or deep charcoal to ground its aggressive energy. With a contrast ratio of 5.2:1 against black text, the hex code #e73e57 also remains legible for calls to action or UI highlights.
Questions about #e73e57
What is #e73e57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e73e57 is rgb(231, 62, 87), in HSL hsl(351, 78%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 62%, 9%.
What colors pair best with #e73e57?
This vibrant red needs grounding, so it pairs effectively with neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate grays. These darker, cooler colors temper its aggressive energy, allowing the red to pop as an accent without overwhelming your overall design layout.
Is #e73e57 readable on white or black?
#e73e57 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.22:1 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.