#ED0B35 Hex Color
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High-intensity and unabashedly loud, #ed0b35 is an aggressive red that demands immediate attention. Due to its sheer saturation, this hue works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark charcoal or cool greys to temper the heat. Because it meets WCAG AA standards, black text remains readable, though the combination can feel quite jarring for sustained reading.
Questions about #ed0b35
What is #ed0b35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed0b35 is rgb(237, 11, 53), in HSL hsl(349, 91%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 78%, 7%.
How should I use #ed0b35 in a design layout?
Because #ed0b35 is extremely saturated and loud, limit its use to about 10 percent of your overall composition as an accent color. It functions best when pulling focus to a call-to-action button or a specific icon, rather than covering large background areas.
What colors pair well with #ed0b35 to balance it?
You can effectively temper the heat of #ed0b35 by pairing it with charcoal or cool neutral greys. These grounded, darker tones allow the red to stand out without feeling jarring or overwhelming the eye during extended periods of viewing.
Is #ed0b35 readable on white or black?
#ed0b35 has a 4.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.70:1 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.