#E83550 Hex Color
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#e83550 is a saturated, warm red with a bright pink-red cast and medium lightness. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and small interface accents. Use it sparingly beside deep navy or charcoal, since large areas can feel intense. The hex code #e83550 supports black text at about 5.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #e83550
What is #e83550 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e83550 is rgb(232, 53, 80), in HSL hsl(351, 80%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 66%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e83550?
Is #e83550 a warm or cool color?
#e83550 reads as a warm red because its saturated base carries a strong pink-red cast, creating lively, urgent energy rather than the calmer feel associated with blue-leaning reds or burgundy tones.
Is #e83550 readable on white or black?
#e83550 has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 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.