#E1512D Color Information

Hex color code: #E1512D

A dynamic red shade, #E1512D appears as (225, 81, 45) in RGB and (12°, 75%, 53%) in HSL. It is typically applied in digital products.

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HEX

#E1512D

RGB

225, 81, 45

HSL

12°, 75%, 53%

CMYK

0%, 64%, 80%, 12%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E1512D;
background-color: #E1512D;
border-color: #E1512D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E1512D;
border: 2px solid #E1512D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E1512D]
text-[#E1512D]
border-[#E1512D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E1512D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E1512D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E1512D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E1512D; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #E1512D; background-color: #E1512D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E1512D20; border-left: 4px solid #E1512D; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #E1512D; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

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Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E1512D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

225, 81, 45

Red: 225 / Green: 81 / Blue: 45

HSL

12°, 75%, 53%

Hue: 12° / Saturation: 75% / Lightness: 53%

CMYK

0%, 64%, 80%, 12%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 64% / Yellow: 80% / Key: 12%

What color is #E1512D?

#E1512D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2DBDE1

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E1512D to RGB:

rgb(225, 81, 45)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E1512D to HSL:

hsl(12, 75%, 53%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E1512D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 64%, 80%, 12%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#E1512D is a striking red color with RGB values of 225, 81, 45 and HSL of 12°, 75%, 53%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E1512D is #2DBDE1, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E12D63.

Use #E1512D in CSS: color: #E1512D or background-color: #E1512D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E1512D

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.42:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1512D?

#E1512D is a striking red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #E1512D?

#E1512D in RGB is (225, 81, 45) - 225 red, 81 green, and 45 blue.

How to use #E1512D in CSS?

Use #E1512D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E1512D?

#2DBDE1 (complementary), #E12D63 (analogous), and #AA3518 (lighter shade) work well with #E1512D.