#ED6E63 Hex Color
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#ed6e63 is a warm, saturated reddish red with a bright coral cast and medium-light value. Its energetic presence suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and lively accents. Use it as a small accent beside deep navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #ed6e63 supports clear black text at about 7:1 contrast.
Questions about #ed6e63
What is #ed6e63 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ed6e63 is rgb(237, 110, 99), in HSL hsl(5, 79%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 58%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ed6e63?
Is #ed6e63 warm or cool?
#ed6e63 reads as a warm color because its saturated red base carries a bright coral cast, creating lively visual energy rather than the calm, receding feel associated with blue-based reds. That warmth suits active accents and calls to action.
Where does #ed6e63 work well?
#ed6e63 works best as a lively accent in calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and interface highlights, where its medium-light value draws attention without overwhelming the layout. Reserve full-page backgrounds for carefully balanced designs.
Is #ed6e63 readable on white or black?
#ed6e63 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.