#ED1A12 Hex Color
Bright, fiery red with warm energy
Highly saturated and bright, #ed1a12 is a warm reddish red with a slight orange cast. Its high lightness brings immediate energy to interfaces and branding, making it effective for calls to action, alerts, sports, and food packaging. Use it as a small accent rather than a full background. The hex code #ed1a12 provides about 4.8:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #ed1a12
What is #ed1a12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed1a12 is rgb(237, 26, 18), in HSL hsl(2, 86%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 92%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed1a12?
Pair #ed1a12 with charcoal, cream, or warm neutrals to balance its high saturation; navy can add deeper contrast, while muted greens create a livelier palette without making every element feel bright.
Is #ed1a12 readable on white or black?
#ed1a12 has a 4.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.75:1 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.