#ED2E2E Hex Color
Saturated red with instant urgency
#ed2e2e is a saturated, warm red with moderate lightness and strong chroma, bringing energy and urgency to layouts. This hex code works best as a call-to-action color, highlight, or sports and entertainment accent rather than a full-page background. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #ed2e2e
What is #ed2e2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed2e2e is rgb(237, 46, 46), in HSL hsl(0, 84%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 81%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed2e2e?
#ed2e2e pairs well with black, white, and dark neutrals, while navy or charcoal can soften its intensity without dulling the red; these deeper tones give the palette a more controlled, editorial feel.
Is #ed2e2e suitable for text and backgrounds?
#ed2e2e suits bold accents and large text better than long copy or full backgrounds; black text provides about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text, while the intense red still demands generous surrounding space.
Is #ed2e2e readable on white or black?
#ed2e2e has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.