#E76F53 Hex Color
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#e76f53 is a strong, warm red with a coral undertone and medium-light value. Its saturated, lively appearance brings energy to calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and romance-focused designs. Use it as a focused accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly on this color, and the hex code is #e76f53.
Questions about #e76f53
What is #e76f53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e76f53 is rgb(231, 111, 83), in HSL hsl(11, 76%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 64%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e76f53?
Navy and charcoal provide strong, grounded contrast with #e76f53, while warm cream or muted sage can soften its coral energy. Use the shade as an accent with neutral backgrounds to keep saturated combinations from feeling overwhelming.
Is #e76f53 warm or cool?
#e76f53 is a warm red because its red base carries a noticeable orange-coral undertone. That warmth makes it feel lively, friendly, and expressive, especially when used for focused accents instead of large, uninterrupted background areas.
Does black text work on #e76f53?
Black text generally has strong contrast on #e76f53 and is the safer choice for readable text; white text has weaker contrast and may not meet WCAG thresholds for normal-sized copy. Confirm the exact combination with a contrast checker before publishing.
Is #e76f53 readable on white or black?
#e76f53 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.79:1 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.