#EE0202 Hex Color
An intense and high-octane racing red
This high-octane red is saturated and demanding, perfect for grabbing attention in sports branding or urgent calls to action. Because #ee0202 is so intense, it functions best as a tactical 10% accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark grays to ground its heat. The hex code #ee0202 maintains enough contrast for black text to remain legible in small, readable sizes.
Questions about #ee0202
What is #ee0202 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ee0202 is rgb(238, 2, 2), in HSL hsl(0, 98%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 99%, 7%.
How should I use #ee0202 effectively in design?
Because #ee0202 is so visually demanding, it works best as a surgical 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It is ideal for urgent calls to action or sports-related branding where you need immediate visual impact.
What colors pair well with the intensity of #ee0202?
To ground the heat of #ee0202, pair it with dark neutrals like charcoal or deep graphite. These dark grays provide the necessary stability to prevent the red from becoming overwhelming, ensuring your overall palette remains professional and balanced.
Is #ee0202 readable on white or black?
#ee0202 has a 4.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.