What Color Is #E21F46?

When rendered, #E21F46 appears as a medium red shade. The R:226, G:31, B:70 breakdown shows a red-dominant profile with medium depth. At 50% lightness, it sits in the upper half of the brightness range.

Color Meaning of #E21F46

Designers choose red tones when their projects require energy, passion, and urgency. #E21F46 inherits these qualities while its medium nature keeps surfaces feeling open and uncluttered, encouraging longer engagement.

Where to Use HEX Code #E21F46

Onboarding flow illustrations and background washes that set a welcoming red tone
Skeleton screen shimmer effects — subtle medium red pulses feel natural during loading
Sidebar active-state indicators that help users orient within complex multi-panel layouts
Tag and chip components where red backgrounds pair with contrasting text for quick scanning
Customer testimonial section accents that frame quotes with visual warmth
API documentation color swatches and code highlighting themes

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HEX Code #E21F46 in Design Systems

Design token strategy for #E21F46: assign it as color.red.medium in your token hierarchy. From this base, compute tint/shade ramps programmatically using OKLCH (preferred for perceptual uniformity) or HSL adjustments. Export tokens to CSS, iOS, and Android through Style Dictionary or Tokens Studio.

Contrast data: perceived brightness 94/255 positions this color in the dark range where white text at 100% opacity meets WCAG AA. For non-text elements like icons and borders, a 3:1 contrast ratio against the background is the minimum standard.

FAQ About HEX Color Code #E21F46

What color is #E21F46?
#E21F46 produces a medium red tone. The RGB breakdown (226, 31, 70) shows how the three light channels combine to create this specific red hue at 348° on the color wheel.
Is #E21F46 a dark or light color?
#E21F46 registers as a dark color at 94/255 perceived brightness. In practical terms, white (#FFFFFF) or very light text will provide the best readability.
What colors go well with #E21F46?
Complementary pairing (≈168° hue) creates energetic contrast with #E21F46. Split-complementary (±150°) adds variety with less tension. Monochromatic schemes — lighter and darker red shades — are the safest harmonious option.
Can I use #E21F46 for branding?
#E21F46 can serve as a primary or secondary brand color. Before committing, verify it renders well in both RGB (screens) and CMYK (print), test it against competitor palettes for differentiation, and confirm it meets WCAG contrast requirements in all planned applications.
How do I convert #E21F46 to other color formats?
Convert #E21F46 to RGB(226, 31, 70) by splitting the hex into three pairs and converting each from base-16 to base-10. HSL(348°, 77%, 50%) is derived from the RGB values using the standard algorithm. Visit our HEX to HSL converter for additional formats.