#E27566
A light, moderate red closely aligning with Salmon.
About #E27566
The hex code #E27566 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Salmon. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 226, 117, and 102.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 48% M, 55% Y, and 11% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E27566
RGB226, 117, 102
HSL7.3°, 68.1%, 64.3%
CMYK0%, 48%, 55%, 11%
HSV7.3°, 54.9%, 88.6%
LAB61.5, 40.9, 27.6
XYZ40.1, 29.9, 16.2
Decimal14841190
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.01:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.97:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.88:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.93:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E27566;
}
.text-color {
color: #E27566;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E27566;
}