#EA2E2E Hex Color
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Not a muted brick or a deep crimson, #ea2e2e is red at full volume. Its high saturation and mid lightness give it instant energy, which is why it shines in calls to action, sale badges, and sports branding. It overwhelms as a full background, so treat it as a 10 percent accent. Pair it with deep navy for a combo that feels bold without clashing.
Questions about #ea2e2e
What is #ea2e2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea2e2e is rgb(234, 46, 46), in HSL hsl(0, 82%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 80%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea2e2e?
Deep navy makes #ea2e2e feel deliberate instead of loud, while charcoal and warm off-whites soften its intensity. Avoid pairing it with orange or pink neighbors, which push it toward visual noise.
Is #ea2e2e readable on white or black?
#ea2e2e has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 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.