#EB0D00 Hex Color
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This saturated, intense red demands attention and energy. Because of its visual weight, #eb0d00 works best as an accent for call-to-action buttons or highlights rather than a full background. Pair it with dark, muted tones to prevent visual strain. Black text is legible over this hex code, offering a 4.6:1 contrast ratio that meets accessibility standards for small body text.
Questions about #eb0d00
What is #eb0d00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb0d00 is rgb(235, 13, 0), in HSL hsl(3, 100%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 94%, 100%, 8%.
How should I use #eb0d00 in a UI layout?
Apply #eb0d00 sparingly as a highlight or call-to-action button because its high visual weight can quickly overwhelm a layout. Pair this dominant red against charcoal or dark, muted grays to ground the energy and prevent eye strain when used in digital interfaces.
Is #eb0d00 readable on white or black?
#eb0d00 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.