#E16E51 Color Information

Hex color code: #E16E51

A striking red shade, #E16E51 appears as (225, 110, 81) in RGB and (12°, 71%, 60%) in HSL. It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameIndian Red

HEX

#E16E51

RGB

225, 110, 81

HSL

12°, 71%, 60%

CMYK

0%, 51%, 64%, 12%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E16E51;
background-color: #E16E51;
border-color: #E16E51;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E16E51;
border: 2px solid #E16E51;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E16E51]
text-[#E16E51]
border-[#E16E51]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E16E51]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E16E51, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E16E51; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E16E51; 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 #E16E51; background-color: #E16E5115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E16E5120; border-left: 4px solid #E16E51; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #E16E51; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E16E51 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

225, 110, 81

Red: 225 / Green: 110 / Blue: 81

HSL

12°, 71%, 60%

Hue: 12° / Saturation: 71% / Lightness: 60%

CMYK

0%, 51%, 64%, 12%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 51% / Yellow: 64% / Key: 12%

What color is #E16E51?

#E16E51 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

51C4E1

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E16E51 to RGB:

rgb(225, 110, 81)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E16E51 to HSL:

hsl(12, 71%, 60%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E16E51 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 51%, 64%, 12%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic red tone, #E16E51 has RGB (225, 110, 81) and HSL (12°, 71%, 60%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is typically applied in digital products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E16E51 is #51C4E1, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E1517C.

Use #E16E51 in CSS: color: #E16E51 or background-color: #E16E51. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E16E51

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

Contrast Ratio: 6.55:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E16E51?

#E16E51 is a dynamic red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #E16E51?

#E16E51 in RGB is (225, 110, 81) - 225 red, 110 green, and 81 blue.

How to use #E16E51 in CSS?

Use #E16E51 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E16E51?

#51C4E1 (complementary), #E1517C (analogous), and #C44221 (lighter shade) work well with #E16E51.