#EB5B6F Hex Color
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#eb5b6f is a bold, saturated red that demands attention. Because it is highly vivid, this color works best as an accent or call-to-action button rather than a large background. It pairs well with charcoal or dark slate grays to ground its intensity. With a strong 6.3:1 contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #eb5b6f remains readable for small UI elements.
Questions about #eb5b6f
What is #eb5b6f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #eb5b6f is rgb(235, 91, 111), in HSL hsl(352, 78%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 53%, 8%.
How should I use #eb5b6f in a user interface?
#eb5b6f serves best as a high-visibility accent color for primary buttons or notification badges. Because of its intensity, avoid using it for large backgrounds, as it can cause visual fatigue. Pair it with charcoal or dark slate grays for balanced contrast.
Is #eb5b6f readable on white or black?
#eb5b6f has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.