#E83D3D Hex Color
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This saturated red demands immediate attention with its intense, beaming energy. Because of its high visibility, #e83d3d functions best as a functional accent color for buttons or alerts rather than a large background. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays for a modern, high-contrast look. As a hex code, #e83d3d offers enough contrast to support black text for readable, urgent UI elements.
Questions about #e83d3d
What is #e83d3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e83d3d is rgb(232, 61, 61), in HSL hsl(0, 79%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 74%, 9%.
What is the best way to use #e83d3d in a user interface?
Use #e83d3d primarily for functional accents, such as error alerts, critical notification badges, or call-to-action buttons that require immediate user focus. Because it is so saturated, avoid using it as a large background color, as it can quickly overwhelm the viewer and tire the eye.
Is #e83d3d readable on white or black?
#e83d3d has a 4.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.16:1 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.