#EB1000 Hex Color
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#eb1000 is an intense, high-saturation red that demands attention. Because of its extreme brightness, use this hex code as a strategic accent rather than a full page background. It pairs well with deep charcoal, and because it hits a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly readable. Designers rely on this shade for urgent calls to action and sports branding where visual impact matters most.
Questions about #eb1000
What is #eb1000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb1000 is rgb(235, 16, 0), in HSL hsl(4, 100%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 100%, 8%.
How can I use #eb1000 in UI design without overwhelming the user?
#eb1000 is extremely intense, so use it sparingly as a strategic accent rather than a background. Pair it with neutral charcoal or dark grays to ground the brightness while keeping your call-to-action buttons highly visible and effective.
Is #eb1000 readable on white or black?
#eb1000 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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.