#E31C4A Color Information

Hex color code: #E31C4A

#E31C4A is a striking red color. In RGB it is (227, 28, 74), and in HSL it is (346°, 78%, 50%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameCrimson
HEX
#E31C4A
RGB
227, 28, 74
HSL
346°, 78%, 50%
CMYK
0%, 88%, 67%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #E31C4A;
background-color: #E31C4A;
border-color: #E31C4A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E31C4A;
border: 2px solid #E31C4A;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#E31C4A]
text-[#E31C4A]
border-[#E31C4A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E31C4A]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E31C4A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E31C4A; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #E31C4A; color: #FFFFFF; }

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 #E31C4A; background-color: #E31C4A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #E31C4A20; border-left: 4px solid #E31C4A; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #E31C4A; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E31C4A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

227, 28, 74

Red: 227 / Green: 28 / Blue: 74

HSL

346°, 78%, 50%

Hue: 346° / Saturation: 78% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 88%, 67%, 11%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 88% / Yellow: 67% / Key: 11%

What color is #E31C4A?

#E31C4A is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E31C4A to RGB:

rgb(227, 28, 74)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E31C4A to HSL:

hsl(346, 78%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E31C4A to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 88%, 67%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold red tone, #E31C4A has RGB (227, 28, 74) and HSL (346°, 78%, 50%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E31C4A is #1CE3B5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E31CAE.

Use #E31C4A in CSS: color: #E31C4A or background-color: #E31C4A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E31C4A

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.53:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E31C4A?

#E31C4A is a bold red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #E31C4A?

#E31C4A in RGB is (227, 28, 74) - 227 red, 28 green, and 74 blue.

How to use #E31C4A in CSS?

Use #E31C4A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E31C4A?

#1CE3B5 (complementary), #E31CAE (analogous), and #9F1434 (lighter shade) work well with #E31C4A.