#E23A50
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #E23A50
Visually, #E23A50 is defined as a vivid red. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Crimson. Its digital footprint relies on 226 parts red, 58 parts green, and 80 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 74% M, 65% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E23A50
RGB226, 58, 80
HSL352.1°, 74.3%, 55.7%
CMYK0%, 74%, 65%, 11%
HSV352.1°, 74.3%, 88.6%
LAB51.6, 64.8, 27.5
XYZ34.3, 19.8, 9.6
Decimal14826064
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.95:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.05:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.21:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E23A50;
}
.text-color {
color: #E23A50;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E23A50;
}