#E94D35 Hex Color
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This saturated red demands immediate attention. Because it is so loud, use the hex code #e94d35 as a 10% accent for call to action buttons rather than a large background. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays to ground its intensity. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, offering a 5.6:1 contrast ratio that safely meets accessibility standards.
Questions about #e94d35
What is #e94d35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e94d35 is rgb(233, 77, 53), in HSL hsl(8, 80%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 77%, 9%.
How can I effectively use #e94d35 in my design layouts?
Because #e94d35 is incredibly saturated, it works best as a targeted accent color rather than a primary background. Limit its use to about 10 percent of your canvas, such as on buttons or notification badges, to avoid overwhelming the user.
Is #e94d35 readable on white or black?
#e94d35 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.