#e74a3b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #e74a3b is composed of 90.6% red, 29% green and 23.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 68% magenta, 74.5% yellow and 9.4% black. It has a hue angle of 5.2 degrees, a saturation of 78.2% and a lightness of 56.9%. #e74a3b color hex could be obtained by blending #ff9476 with #cf0000. Closest websafe color is: #ff3333.

    • R 91
    • G 29
    • B 23
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 68
    • Y 74
    • K 9
    CMYK color chart

#e74a3b color description : Bright red.

#e74a3b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #e74a3b has RGB values of R:231, G:74, B:59 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.68, Y:0.74, K:0.09. Its decimal value is 15157819.

Hex triplet e74a3b #e74a3b
RGB Decimal 231, 74, 59 rgb(231,74,59)
RGB Percent 90.6, 29, 23.1 rgb(90.6%,29%,23.1%)
CMYK 0, 68, 74, 9
HSL 5.2°, 78.2, 56.9 hsl(5.2,78.2%,56.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 5.2°, 74.5, 90.6
Web Safe ff3333 #ff3333
CIE-LAB 54.245, 59.633, 42.876
XYZ 36.195, 22.206, 6.518
xyY 0.558, 0.342, 22.206
CIE-LCH 54.245, 73.447, 35.716
CIE-LUV 54.245, 123.05, 32.186
Hunter-Lab 47.124, 54.636, 24.786
Binary 11100111, 01001010, 00111011

Color Schemes with #e74a3b

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Alternatives to #e74a3b

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#e74a3b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #e74a3b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#e74a3b;}
.background {background-color:#e74a3b;}
.border {border:1px solid #e74a3b;}

Shades and Tints of #e74a3b

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, #0e0302 is the darkest color, while #fffcfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #e74a3b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #929090 is the less saturated color, while #f83c2a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #e74a3b 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8d6e6b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #948855 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a88139 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #e85155 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b2714b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #be6d3a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #e84e4b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population