#EA3323 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-intensity red demands immediate attention. Because it is so loud, #ea3323 works best as an accent color for calls to action or urgent UI alerts rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. The hex code #ea3323 has enough contrast to support small black text, making it a functional choice for high-impact graphic design.
Questions about #ea3323
What is #ea3323 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea3323 is rgb(234, 51, 35), in HSL hsl(5, 83%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 85%, 8%.
How can I effectively use #ea3323 without overwhelming a design?
Because #ea3323 is so visually loud, treat it as a dedicated accent color rather than a primary background shade. It works best when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays to ground its extreme warmth and keep your UI readable.
Is #ea3323 readable on white or black?
#ea3323 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 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.