#ED2B04 Hex Color
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Highly saturated and bright, #ed2b04 is a warm red with clear orange undertones. Its intense presence suits calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and emergency accents. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or deep navy rather than a full-page background. Black text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, making the hex code #ed2b04 practical for readable labels.
Questions about #ed2b04
What is #ed2b04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed2b04 is rgb(237, 43, 4), in HSL hsl(10, 97%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 98%, 7%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Does #ed2b04 read as a warm or cool color?
#ed2b04 reads as a warm red because its high red value is paired with a small amount of green and very little blue, giving it clear orange undertones and an energetic, urgent feel. It suits action-focused accents better than calm backgrounds.
What colors pair well with #ed2b04?
Is #ed2b04 readable on white or black?
#ed2b04 has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 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.