#E85568 Hex Color
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This bold, saturated shade commands attention with high-energy intensity. Because it is so loud, #e85568 functions best as a focused accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep, slate grays to ground its urgency. With a 5.9:1 contrast ratio against black text, it offers enough legibility for readable call-to-action buttons or small UI elements. The hex code for this red is #e85568.
Questions about #e85568
What is #e85568 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e85568 is rgb(232, 85, 104), in HSL hsl(352, 76%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 55%, 9%.
How can #e85568 be used effectively in UI design?
#e85568 works best as a focused accent rather than a background color because of its high-intensity nature. Use it sparingly for call-to-action buttons or small UI elements where you need to draw the eye immediately toward a specific interaction.
What colors pair well with #e85568?
#e85568 pairs surprisingly well with deep, slate grays, which serve to ground the color's urgency and balance its loud character. Pairing it with neutral tones prevents the vibrancy from becoming visually overwhelming in a layout.
Is #e85568 readable on white or black?
#e85568 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.93:1 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.