#e2231c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #e2231c is composed of 88.6% red, 13.7% green and 11% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 84.5% magenta, 87.6% yellow and 11.4% black. It has a hue angle of 2.1 degrees, a saturation of 78% and a lightness of 49.8%. #e2231c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff4638 with #c50000. Closest websafe color is: #cc3333.

    • R 89
    • G 14
    • B 11
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 85
    • Y 88
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#e2231c color description : Vivid red.

#e2231c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #e2231c has RGB values of R:226, G:35, B:28 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.85, Y:0.88, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 14820124.

Hex triplet e2231c #e2231c
RGB Decimal 226, 35, 28 rgb(226,35,28)
RGB Percent 88.6, 13.7, 11 rgb(88.6%,13.7%,11%)
CMYK 0, 85, 88, 11
HSL 2.1°, 78, 49.8 hsl(2.1,78%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 2.1°, 87.6, 88.6
Web Safe cc3333 #cc3333
CIE-LAB 48.833, 69.021, 52.929
XYZ 32.176, 17.459, 2.774
xyY 0.614, 0.333, 17.459
CIE-LCH 48.833, 86.979, 37.483
CIE-LUV 48.833, 144.614, 32.569
Hunter-Lab 41.784, 64.336, 25.312
Binary 11100010, 00100011, 00011100

Color Schemes with #e2231c

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #e2231c

Below, you can see some colors close to #e2231c. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#e2231c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #e2231c

This text has a font color of #e2231c.

<span style="color:#e2231c;">Text here</span>
#e2231c background color

This paragraph has a background color of #e2231c.

<p style="background-color:#e2231c;">Content here</p>
#e2231c border color

This element has a border color of #e2231c.

<div style="border:1px solid #e2231c;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#e2231c;}
.background {background-color:#e2231c;}
.border {border:1px solid #e2231c;}

Shades and Tints of #e2231c

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #110302 is the darkest color, while #fffefe is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #e2231c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #807e7e is the less saturated color, while #f61108 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #e2231c is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #76504e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #887b38 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9a7500 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #e32d2c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a85b2e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b4570a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #e32926 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population