#E94A3C Hex Color
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#e94a3c is a high-intensity red that commands immediate attention. Because of its extreme saturation, it overwhelms backgrounds but works perfectly as a bold accent for calls to action or error states. Pair this shade with cool grays to ground its aggression, as black text remains highly legible against it. The hex code for this powerful, fiery tone is #e94a3c.
Questions about #e94a3c
What is #e94a3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e94a3c is rgb(233, 74, 60), in HSL hsl(5, 80%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 74%, 9%.
How should I use #e94a3c in a UI design?
#e94a3c functions most effectively as a targeted accent color for primary buttons or critical error states that require immediate user focus. Avoid using this intense shade as a large background area, as its high saturation will quickly overwhelm the visual hierarchy.
What colors pair well with #e94a3c?
Pair #e94a3c with neutral tones like charcoal or cool slate grays to effectively ground its natural aggression. These dark neutrals provide enough contrast to keep text legible while preventing the high energy of the red from becoming visually fatiguing.
Is #e94a3c readable on white or black?
#e94a3c has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.