#E7311D Color Information

Hex color code: #E7311D

The hex color #E7311D is a bold red with RGB values of (231, 49, 29) and HSL of (6°, 81%, 51%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameCrimson

HEX

#E7311D

RGB

231, 49, 29

HSL

6°, 81%, 51%

CMYK

0%, 79%, 87%, 9%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E7311D;
background-color: #E7311D;
border-color: #E7311D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E7311D;
border: 2px solid #E7311D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E7311D]
text-[#E7311D]
border-[#E7311D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E7311D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E7311D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E7311D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E7311D; 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 #E7311D; background-color: #E7311D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E7311D20; border-left: 4px solid #E7311D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #E7311D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E7311D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

231, 49, 29

Red: 231 / Green: 49 / Blue: 29

HSL

6°, 81%, 51%

Hue: 6° / Saturation: 81% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 79%, 87%, 9%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 79% / Yellow: 87% / Key: 9%

What color is #E7311D?

#E7311D is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1DD3E7

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E7311D to RGB:

rgb(231, 49, 29)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E7311D to HSL:

hsl(6, 81%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E7311D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 79%, 87%, 9%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dynamic red tone, #E7311D has RGB (231, 49, 29) and HSL (6°, 81%, 51%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E7311D is #1DD3E7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E71D6E.

Use #E7311D in CSS: color: #E7311D or background-color: #E7311D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E7311D

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.85:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7311D?

#E7311D is a dynamic red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #E7311D?

#E7311D in RGB is (231, 49, 29) - 231 red, 49 green, and 29 blue.

How to use #E7311D in CSS?

Use #E7311D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E7311D?

#1DD3E7 (complementary), #E71D6E (analogous), and #A62011 (lighter shade) work well with #E7311D.