#ED3936 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #ed3936 is a warm red with a clean, slightly orange cast. Its high lightness creates urgency and energy, making it effective for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and small interface accents. Pair it with deep navy or charcoal for control. The hex code #ed3936 supports black body text at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #ed3936
What is #ed3936 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed3936 is rgb(237, 57, 54), in HSL hsl(1, 84%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 77%, 7%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #ed3936?
Does #ed3936 work with black text?
Black text on #ed3936 reaches about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for normal-sized text and making it a practical choice for body copy, labels, and interface content when the surrounding design remains controlled. Check final text size and weight before publishing.
Where should I use #ed3936?
The #ed3936 hex color works best for calls to action, sale graphics, sports branding, and small interface accents, where its bright saturation creates urgency and visibility without taking over the entire layout. Use it selectively rather than across large surfaces.
Is #ed3936 readable on white or black?
#ed3936 has a 4.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 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.