#EA4335 Hex Color
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This high-octane red demands attention with its intense, saturated warmth. Because it is so loud, #ea4335 works best as a 10% accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with dark charcoal grays to ground the energy. With a contrast ratio of 5.4:1 against black, this hex code remains readable for small text, making it a reliable choice for urgent UI buttons or call-to-action highlights.
Questions about #ea4335
What is #ea4335 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea4335 is rgb(234, 67, 53), in HSL hsl(5, 81%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 77%, 8%.
How should I use #ea4335 in user interface design?
Use #ea4335 sparingly as a 10% accent color for urgent call-to-action buttons rather than large backgrounds. It provides excellent readability against dark backgrounds, though it can overwhelm a layout if used across too many elements.
What colors pair well with #ea4335?
This intense red grounds itself beautifully when paired with charcoal or deep neutral grays. These dark, muted tones act as a buffer, allowing the high saturation of #ea4335 to pop without causing visual fatigue for the user.
Is #ea4335 readable on white or black?
#ea4335 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.35:1 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.