#E20F24

A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.

About #E20F24

At its core, #E20F24 is a medium and vivid hue. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Crimson. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(226, 15, 36).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 93% magenta, 84% yellow, and 11% black. The HSL representation is 354.0° hue, 87.6% saturation, and 47.3% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#E20F24
RGB226, 15, 36
HSL354.0°, 87.6%, 47.3%
CMYK0%, 93%, 84%, 11%
HSV354.0°, 93.4%, 88.6%
LAB47.8, 72.3, 48.3
XYZ31.9, 16.6, 3.2
Decimal14815012

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.85:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.33:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.64:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.68:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #E20F24; }
.text-color { color: #E20F24; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #E20F24; }

Similar Colors

Crimson
#DC143C