#E84C23 Hex Color
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Closer to a glowing ember than a true red, this red-orange carries real heat. #e84c23 is loud and saturated, built for calls to action, sale tags, and sports branding rather than full backgrounds. It pairs well with deep teal or navy, which cool it without dulling it. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.5:1 contrast, enough for AA body text. The hex code #e84c23 works hardest in small, bold doses.
Questions about #e84c23
What is #e84c23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e84c23 is rgb(232, 76, 35), in HSL hsl(12, 81%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 85%, 9%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #e84c23?
Black text is the safe pick, reaching about 5.5:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text. White text falls short, so limit it to large headings if you use it at all.
What colors pair well with #e84c23?
Deep teal or navy cool its heat without dulling it, and cream softens it more gracefully than stark white. Skip pastels, since this much saturation washes them out.
Is #e84c23 readable on white or black?
#e84c23 has a 3.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.48:1 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.