#E84F31 Hex Color
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This high-intensity, saturated orange-red demands attention. Because #e84f31 is so loud and aggressive, it functions best as a tactical accent rather than a background color. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its frantic energy. While accessible enough for black body text, use this hex code sparingly to highlight calls to action or urgent UI elements.
Questions about #e84f31
What is #e84f31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e84f31 is rgb(232, 79, 49), in HSL hsl(10, 80%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 79%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #e84f31?
#e84f31 is incredibly loud and works best when grounded by deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray. These darker shades absorb the frantic energy of the orange-red, creating a balanced, professional contrast that keeps the design readable.
Can #e84f31 be used for large text blocks?
Avoid using #e84f31 for body text or large blocks because its high saturation causes eye strain and reduces accessibility. Instead, reserve this bold color for small, strategic elements like alert icons, primary buttons, or highlights that require immediate attention.
Is #e84f31 readable on white or black?
#e84f31 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.