#EA5454 Hex Color
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Bright and saturated, #ea5454 is a warm red with a clear coral undertone and strong visual energy. The hex code #ea5454 suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent interface accents. Use it sparingly as a 10% accent, since its intensity can overwhelm broad backgrounds. Black text remains readable on this color.
Questions about #ea5454
What is #ea5454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ea5454 is rgb(234, 84, 84), in HSL hsl(0, 78%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 64%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #ea5454?
#ea5454 pairs well with white, charcoal, and navy, which balance its bright coral warmth without competing with its strong saturation. Choose pale neutrals for airy layouts or deep blue for a grounded contrast.
Where should designers use #ea5454?
Use #ea5454 as a focused accent for buttons, alerts, sports branding, and food packaging, because its saturated warm red draws attention quickly but can feel overwhelming across large backgrounds.
Is #ea5454 readable on white or black?
#ea5454 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.