#E85D75 Hex Color
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Saturated and intense, #e85d75 acts as a powerful accent that demands immediate attention. This warm, reddish hue works best as a call-to-action button or a selective highlight rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft neutrals if you are looking into mixing gray for a balanced composition. Its hex code is #e85d75, and it offers enough contrast for black text to remain legible.
Questions about #e85d75
What is #e85d75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e85d75 is rgb(232, 93, 117), in HSL hsl(350, 75%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 50%, 9%.
Where is #e85d75 best utilized in user interface design?
Use #e85d75 primarily as a bold accent color for interactive elements like buttons, error states, or notification badges. Because it carries such visual weight, it is best applied sparingly against neutral backgrounds to ensure your interface remains clean and readable.
What colors complement #e85d75 effectively?
Is #e85d75 readable on white or black?
#e85d75 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.