#E2242C
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #E2242C
At its core, #E2242C is a medium and vivid hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 226, 36, and 44.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 84% M, 81% Y, and 11% K. The HSL representation is 357.5° hue, 76.6% saturation, and 51.4% lightness.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E2242C
RGB226, 36, 44
HSL357.5°, 76.6%, 51.4%
CMYK0%, 84%, 81%, 11%
HSV357.5°, 84.1%, 88.6%
LAB49.0, 69.2, 45.2
XYZ32.4, 17.6, 4.1
Decimal14820396
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.64:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.52:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.44:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.84:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E2242C;
}
.text-color {
color: #E2242C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E2242C;
}