#EA1F1C Hex Color
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High-intensity and unmistakably vivid, #ea1f1c commands immediate attention. This saturated red works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a dominant background, as its raw energy can overwhelm a design. Pair it with dark charcoal or off-white to ground the intensity. The hex code #ea1f1c meets WCAG AA standards for black text contrast, making it a reliable choice for urgent UI buttons and clear call-to-action elements.
Questions about #ea1f1c
What is #ea1f1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea1f1c is rgb(234, 31, 28), in HSL hsl(1, 83%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 88%, 8%.
How should I use #ea1f1c in a user interface?
#ea1f1c acts best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background fill because its raw energy overwhelms the viewer. Use it for high-priority call-to-action buttons or small, critical alerts that require immediate user focus.
Is #ea1f1c readable on white or black?
#ea1f1c has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 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.