#E9243A
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #E9243A
The precise color #E9243A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Crimson. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(233, 36, 58).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 85% M, 75% Y, and 9% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E9243A
RGB233, 36, 58
HSL353.3°, 81.7%, 52.7%
CMYK0%, 85%, 75%, 9%
HSV353.3°, 84.5%, 91.4%
LAB50.6, 71.5, 39.5
XYZ35.0, 18.9, 5.8
Decimal15279162
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.39:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
4.78:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.20:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.06:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E9243A;
}
.text-color {
color: #E9243A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E9243A;
}