#E2271D Color Information

Hex color code: #E2271D

The hex color #E2271D is a eye-catching red with RGB values of (226, 39, 29) and HSL of (3°, 77%, 50%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameCrimson

HEX

#E2271D

RGB

226, 39, 29

HSL

3°, 77%, 50%

CMYK

0%, 83%, 87%, 11%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #E2271D;
background-color: #E2271D;
border-color: #E2271D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #E2271D;
border: 2px solid #E2271D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#E2271D]
text-[#E2271D]
border-[#E2271D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_E2271D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E2271D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #E2271D; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #E2271D; 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 #E2271D; background-color: #E2271D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #E2271D20; border-left: 4px solid #E2271D; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #E2271D; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #E2271D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

226, 39, 29

Red: 226 / Green: 39 / Blue: 29

HSL

3°, 77%, 50%

Hue: 3° / Saturation: 77% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 83%, 87%, 11%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 83% / Yellow: 87% / Key: 11%

What color is #E2271D?

#E2271D is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

1DD8E2

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #E2271D to RGB:

rgb(226, 39, 29)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #E2271D to HSL:

hsl(3, 77%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #E2271D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 83%, 87%, 11%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching red tone, #E2271D has RGB (226, 39, 29) and HSL (3°, 77%, 50%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #E2271D is #1DD8E2, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #E21D76.

Use #E2271D in CSS: color: #E2271D or background-color: #E2271D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #E2271D

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

Contrast Ratio: 4.54:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2271D?

#E2271D is a eye-catching red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #E2271D?

#E2271D in RGB is (226, 39, 29) - 226 red, 39 green, and 29 blue.

How to use #E2271D in CSS?

Use #E2271D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #E2271D?

#1DD8E2 (complementary), #E21D76 (analogous), and #9E1B15 (lighter shade) work well with #E2271D.