#ED4957 Hex Color
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Not a deep crimson or a dusty brick, this red is loud and unapologetic. #ed4957 reads warm and saturated, so it performs best as a small accent: buttons, badges, sale tags. Full backgrounds in it can overwhelm a layout fast. Black text on #ed4957 hits about 5.7:1 contrast, which passes AA for body copy. The hex code carries real intensity without tipping into orange.
Questions about #ed4957
What is #ed4957 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed4957 is rgb(237, 73, 87), in HSL hsl(355, 82%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 63%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed4957?
Deep navy and charcoal make this red read even brighter, while soft cream tones calm it down. Avoid orange or pink neighbors, which blur its edge.
Is #ed4957 readable on white or black?
#ed4957 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.