#E8534B Hex Color
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#e8534b is a vivid, high-energy red with a distinctively warm, coral-leaning undertone. It commands attention and pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal grays for a modern aesthetic. Because of its intensity, use this hex code as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a full background. Black text remains legible against this shade, making it a functional choice for alerts or high-priority UI elements.
Questions about #e8534b
What is #e8534b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8534b is rgb(232, 83, 75), in HSL hsl(3, 77%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 68%, 9%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #e8534b effectively in UI design?
Reserve #e8534b as a strategic accent color for call-to-action buttons or critical alerts rather than using it for large backgrounds. Its high intensity works best when applied to roughly 10% of your interface to draw the user's eye.
What colors pair well with #e8534b?
This vibrant shade balances exceptionally well against neutral, dark backgrounds like charcoal or deep slate, which soften its aggressive energy. For a more playful, modern aesthetic, consider pairing it with a muted, cool-toned cyan or teal to create a sharp contrast.
Is #e8534b readable on white or black?
#e8534b has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 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.