#EB3D05 Hex Color
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#eb3d05 is an aggressive, high-saturation orange-red that demands immediate attention. Due to its intensity, it functions best as a functional accent—think call-to-action buttons or warning indicators—rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to temper its heat. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it works well for UI elements that require instant user recognition.
Questions about #eb3d05
What is #eb3d05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb3d05 is rgb(235, 61, 5), in HSL hsl(15, 96%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 98%, 8%.
What colors work best with #eb3d05?
This vibrant shade pairs best with deep charcoal or dark neutral tones to balance its intensity. Using it against a dark background helps prevent eye strain while maintaining the high contrast needed for effective UI alerts and buttons.
Is #eb3d05 suitable for body text or large backgrounds?
Avoid using #eb3d05 for large blocks of text or primary backgrounds because its high saturation quickly fatigues the eyes. It functions best as a functional pop of color designed to guide user behavior or signal specific interface warnings.
Is #eb3d05 readable on white or black?
#eb3d05 has a 4.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.20:1 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.