#EC5741 Hex Color
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#ec5741 is a high-energy tomato red with strong, saturated warmth. It functions best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. This shade pairs well with deep charcoal for balanced contrast. Because it provides excellent legibility for black text, use it boldly when you need to grab immediate user attention for urgent interface elements.
Questions about #ec5741
What is #ec5741 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ec5741 is rgb(236, 87, 65), in HSL hsl(8, 82%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 72%, 7%.
What colors pair effectively with #ec5741?
#ec5741 pairs naturally with deep, neutral tones that ground its high energy, such as charcoal or off-black. It also creates a dynamic, high-contrast look when placed against cool, desaturated teals or deep navy blue backgrounds for modern interface design.
How should I use #ec5741 in web design?
Reserve #ec5741 for small-scale UI elements like buttons, error states, or primary calls to action where immediate user attention is required. Avoid using this intense tomato red as a primary background color, as its high saturation can quickly overwhelm the viewer.
Is #ec5741 readable on white or black?
#ec5741 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.00:1 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.