#EA3856 Hex Color
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#ea3856 is a saturated, warm red with a lively pink undertone and strong visual energy. Its bright, bold character suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and romantic accents. Use it as a small accent against charcoal or cream rather than a full background. The hex code #ea3856 supports black text at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #ea3856
What is #ea3856 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea3856 is rgb(234, 56, 86), in HSL hsl(350, 81%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 63%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea3856?
#ea3856 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted blue-green tones that soften its warm, lively intensity. Use it as a focused accent rather than a large background to keep layouts balanced and let calls to action stand out.
Is #ea3856 readable on white or black?
#ea3856 has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.