#E7421D Color Information

Hex color code: #E7421D

#E7421D is a vivid red color. In RGB it is (231, 66, 29), and in HSL it is (11°, 81%, 51%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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HEX

#E7421D

RGB

231, 66, 29

HSL

11°, 81%, 51%

CMYK

0%, 71%, 87%, 9%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E7421D;
background-color: #E7421D;
border-color: #E7421D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E7421D;
border: 2px solid #E7421D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E7421D]
text-[#E7421D]
border-[#E7421D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E7421D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E7421D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E7421D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E7421D; 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 #E7421D; background-color: #E7421D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E7421D20; border-left: 4px solid #E7421D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #E7421D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E7421D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

231, 66, 29

Red: 231 / Green: 66 / Blue: 29

HSL

11°, 81%, 51%

Hue: 11° / Saturation: 81% / Lightness: 51%

CMYK

0%, 71%, 87%, 9%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 71% / Yellow: 87% / Key: 9%

What color is #E7421D?

#E7421D is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1DC2E7

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E7421D to RGB:

rgb(231, 66, 29)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E7421D to HSL:

hsl(11, 81%, 51%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E7421D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 71%, 87%, 9%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid red tone, #E7421D has RGB (231, 66, 29) and HSL (11°, 81%, 51%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E7421D is #1DC2E7, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E71D5D.

Use #E7421D in CSS: color: #E7421D or background-color: #E7421D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E7421D

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.19:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7421D?

#E7421D is a vivid red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #E7421D?

#E7421D in RGB is (231, 66, 29) - 231 red, 66 green, and 29 blue.

How to use #E7421D in CSS?

Use #E7421D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E7421D?

#1DC2E7 (complementary), #E71D5D (analogous), and #A62D11 (lighter shade) work well with #E7421D.