#E95E56 Hex Color
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This saturated, warm red commands attention without feeling aggressive. Because it is highly vivid, #e95e56 works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or alert indicators. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals, which temper its intensity. While readable enough for small text against a dark background, avoid using it as a full-page background to prevent eye strain. The hex code is #e95e56.
Questions about #e95e56
What is #e95e56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e95e56 is rgb(233, 94, 86), in HSL hsl(3, 77%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 63%, 9%.
How can I use #e95e56 effectively in my UI design?
Because #e95e56 is highly saturated, it works best as a functional accent color rather than a primary background. Limit its use to 10% of your interface, such as for buttons or notifications, to create impact without overwhelming the user. Pairing it with a muted teal provides a necessary visual temperature balance.
Is #e95e56 readable on white or black?
#e95e56 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.20:1 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.