#ED403D Hex Color

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#ed403d is a saturated, warm red with a slight coral cast and a bright, forceful presence. It brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and warning accents. Use it as a small accent beside navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #ed403d gives black text about 5.4:1 contrast.

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What is #ed403d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #ed403d is rgb(237, 64, 61), in HSL hsl(1, 83%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 74%, 7%.

What colors pair well with #ed403d?

#ed403d pairs well with navy, charcoal, and warm neutrals because these restrained colors balance its saturated coral-red energy without competing for attention, while pale backgrounds keep the overall palette bright and readable. Use the red as an accent rather than a full-page background.

Is #ed403d readable on white or black?

#ed403d has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.

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