#ED1A55 Hex Color

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#ed1a55 is a saturated, warm red with a bright pink cast and strong visual energy. Its high chroma suits calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and small interface accents rather than full backgrounds. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal for sharper contrast. The hex code #ed1a55 supports black text at about 4.9:1 contrast.

Questions about #ed1a55

What is #ed1a55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed1a55 is rgb(237, 26, 85), in HSL hsl(343, 85%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 64%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed1a55?
Deep navy and charcoal create strong, grounded contrast with #ed1a55, while soft pinks or pale neutrals can support a lighter palette. Use the saturated red-pink as an accent rather than a large background to keep the composition balanced.
Does #ed1a55 read as warm or cool?
#ed1a55 reads as a warm red because its bright pink cast leans toward magenta-red rather than blue-red, giving it a vivid, energetic presence instead of a cool, restrained feel in layouts.
Is #ed1a55 readable on white or black?
#ed1a55 has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.