#E74D3C Hex Color
Intense, fiery red for high-impact accents
This saturated red burns with high intensity and immediate visual impact. Because #e74d3c is so bold, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. With a 5.5:1 contrast ratio against black, this hex code remains accessible for text, though it shines brightest in calls to action.
Questions about #e74d3c
What is #e74d3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e74d3c is rgb(231, 77, 60), in HSL hsl(6, 78%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 74%, 9%.
How should I use #e74d3c in my design layout?
Use #e74d3c sparingly as a 10% accent color to avoid overwhelming the viewer, as its high saturation demands immediate attention. It performs best when balanced against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or soft slate to ground the intense, warm energy.
Is #e74d3c readable on white or black?
#e74d3c has a 3.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.52:1 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.