#EE2D2B Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #ee2d2b is a warm, forceful red that signals urgency, passion, and energy. The hex code works best as a small accent for calls to action, alerts, sports branding, and food packaging rather than a full-page background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy, and use black text for about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #ee2d2b
What is #ee2d2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ee2d2b is rgb(238, 45, 43), in HSL hsl(1, 85%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 82%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #ee2d2b?
Is #ee2d2b a warm or cool red?
#ee2d2b reads as a warm red because its strong red base leans slightly toward orange rather than blue. Its high saturation makes the warmth feel forceful and energetic, so small areas often work better than full-page backgrounds.
Is #ee2d2b readable on white or black?
#ee2d2b has a 4.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.04:1 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.