#EB2B28 Hex Color
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#eb2b28 is an aggressively saturated red that demands immediate attention. This high-energy hue works best as a 10 percent accent rather than a full background, as it easily overpowers other elements. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate grays for a balanced, modern contrast. The hex code for this vivid red is #eb2b28, and it remains readable even with standard black text.
Questions about #eb2b28
What is #eb2b28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb2b28 is rgb(235, 43, 40), in HSL hsl(1, 83%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 83%, 8%.
How should I use #eb2b28 in a web design layout?
Apply #eb2b28 as a small, high-impact accent rather than a primary background color to avoid overwhelming users. It creates excellent readability when paired with neutral, dark tones like charcoal or deep slate for a balanced, modern visual hierarchy.
Is #eb2b28 readable on white or black?
#eb2b28 has a 4.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.90:1 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.