#EA4B30 Hex Color
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#ea4b30 is a high-intensity red-orange that demands immediate attention. This saturated hue acts best as an aggressive accent rather than a background, as it quickly overwhelms larger areas. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy to ground its visual heat. Because it maintains strong contrast with black text, it works effectively for high-visibility buttons and warning iconography where clarity remains essential.
Questions about #ea4b30
What is #ea4b30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea4b30 is rgb(234, 75, 48), in HSL hsl(9, 82%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 79%, 8%.
Best ways to use #ea4b30 in a design?
Use #ea4b30 strictly as an accent color for interface elements like call-to-action buttons or alert iconography. Because it is highly saturated, avoid using it as a primary background color to ensure the layout remains comfortable for the viewer.
What colors pair well with #ea4b30?
Is #ea4b30 readable on white or black?
#ea4b30 has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.