#E51F3A Color Information

Hex color code: #E51F3A

A eye-catching red shade, #E51F3A appears as (229, 31, 58) in RGB and (352°, 79%, 51%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

Try:
Color NameCrimson
HEX
#E51F3A
RGB
229, 31, 58
HSL
352°, 79%, 51%
CMYK
0%, 86%, 75%, 10%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #E51F3A;
background-color: #E51F3A;
border-color: #E51F3A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E51F3A;
border: 2px solid #E51F3A;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#E51F3A]
text-[#E51F3A]
border-[#E51F3A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E51F3A]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E51F3A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E51F3A; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #E51F3A; 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 #E51F3A; background-color: #E51F3A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #E51F3A20; border-left: 4px solid #E51F3A; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #E51F3A; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E51F3A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

229, 31, 58

Red: 229 / Green: 31 / Blue: 58

HSL

352°, 79%, 51%

Hue: 352° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 86%, 75%, 10%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 86% / Yellow: 75% / Key: 10%

What color is #E51F3A?

#E51F3A is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E51F3A to RGB:

rgb(229, 31, 58)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E51F3A to HSL:

hsl(352, 79%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E51F3A to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 86%, 75%, 10%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking red tone, #E51F3A has RGB (229, 31, 58) and HSL (352°, 79%, 51%). 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 #E51F3A is #1FE5CA, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E51F9C.

Use #E51F3A in CSS: color: #E51F3A or background-color: #E51F3A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E51F3A

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.59:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E51F3A?

#E51F3A is a striking red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #E51F3A?

#E51F3A in RGB is (229, 31, 58) - 229 red, 31 green, and 58 blue.

How to use #E51F3A in CSS?

Use #E51F3A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E51F3A?

#1FE5CA (complementary), #E51F9C (analogous), and #A41327 (lighter shade) work well with #E51F3A.