#E42E2C

Color Details

HEX
#E42E2C
RGB
rgb(228, 46, 44)
HSL
hsl(1, 77%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 80%, 81%, 11%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 4.73:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #e42e2c
Contrast 4.73:1 AA
White on #e42e2c
Contrast 4.44:1 Fail
#e42e2c on Black
Contrast 4.73:1 AA
#e42e2c on White
Contrast 4.44:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#e95856
#ef8280
#f4abab
#b62523
#891c1a
#5b1212

Complement & Analogous

#2be0e3
#e38a2b
#e32b84

Triadic

#2be32e
#2e2be3

Monochrome

#5b1212 #891c1a #e42e2c #ef8280 #f4abab #fad5d5

Analogous

#e32b84 #eb6ba9 #e42e2c #e9a155 #e38a2b #b66e22

Complementary Mix

#891c1a #e42e2c #ef8280 #2be0e3 #75ebed #1c9294

Nearby Colors

#e42e2b
#e42e2d
#e42e1c
#e42e3c

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About #E42E2C

#E42E2C converts to RGB(228, 46, 44) and HSL(1, 77%, 53%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#E42E2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #E42E2C?
RGB: 228, 46, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(228, 46, 44)
Is #E42E2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #E42E2C?
Complement: #2be0e3.
Does #E42E2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.44:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 4.73:1 (AA (normal text)).