#EB442A Hex Color
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#eb442a is a saturated, warm red with strong orange undertones and high brightness. Its bold energy suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and caution accents. Use it as a focused accent against charcoal or cream rather than a full-page background. Black text remains readable, with about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #eb442a.
Questions about #eb442a
What is #eb442a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb442a is rgb(235, 68, 42), in HSL hsl(8, 83%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 82%, 8%.
What colors pair well with #eb442a?
#eb442a pairs well with charcoal, cream, and warm neutrals that give its orange-red intensity room to stand out, while navy or muted blue adds cooler contrast to balance its heat.
Does #eb442a work with black or white text?
#eb442a provides about a 5.4:1 contrast ratio with black text, meeting WCAG AA for normal-sized text; white text is only about 3.9:1 and generally needs large text to meet AA.
Is #eb442a readable on white or black?
#eb442a has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.