#E24250
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #E24250
The precise color #E24250 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 226, 66, and 80.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 71% M, 65% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E24250
RGB226, 66, 80
HSL354.8°, 73.4%, 57.3%
CMYK0%, 71%, 65%, 11%
HSV354.8°, 70.8%, 88.6%
LAB52.6, 62.1, 28.8
XYZ34.8, 20.6, 9.7
Decimal14828112
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.09:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.13:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.91:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.36:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E24250;
}
.text-color {
color: #E24250;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E24250;
}