#EB3B2B Hex Color
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#eb3b2b is a high-saturation, warm red with an intense, electrified character. Because this shade is so visually demanding, it works best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background. It pairs well with charcoal grays for a modern, high-contrast look. At 5.2:1 contrast against black text, this hex code remains readable even for small body copy.
Questions about #eb3b2b
What is #eb3b2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb3b2b is rgb(235, 59, 43), in HSL hsl(5, 83%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 82%, 8%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #eb3b2b effectively in UI design?
#eb3b2b is extremely visually demanding and works best when applied sparingly as a 10% accent color rather than a background. Use it for call-to-action buttons or status indicators to draw the eye without overwhelming the user interface.
What colors pair well with #eb3b2b?
Pair #eb3b2b with charcoal or deep neutral grays to create a clean, modern aesthetic. Because this red is so intense, these darker, grounded tones balance its energy and ensure your overall composition remains professional and easy to read.
Is #eb3b2b readable on white or black?
#eb3b2b has a 4.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.19:1 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.