#EB2A45 Hex Color
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#eb2a45 is a saturated, warm red with strong pink undertones and a bright, energetic finish. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, sale graphics, and emergency messaging. Use this hex code as a focused accent rather than a full-page background. Black text reads clearly on it, with about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #eb2a45
What is #eb2a45 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb2a45 is rgb(235, 42, 69), in HSL hsl(352, 83%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 71%, 8%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Is #eb2a45 a warm or cool color?
#eb2a45 reads as a warm red because its strong pink undertones lean toward magenta, giving the shade an energetic, urgent character suited to attention-grabbing accents rather than broad backgrounds or large fills.
What colors pair well with #eb2a45?
The strongest pairings for #eb2a45 include charcoal, navy, and soft neutral backgrounds, which give its saturated pink-red tone room to stand out without competing with another bright accent in layouts.
Does #eb2a45 work with black text?
#eb2a45 generally supports black text at about a 4.9:1 contrast ratio, which can meet WCAG AA for normal-sized text; verify the exact combination and font size in your contrast checker before publishing.
Is #eb2a45 readable on white or black?
#eb2a45 has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.