#e74a3c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #e74a3c is composed of 90.6% red, 29% green and 23.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 68% magenta, 74% yellow and 9.4% black. It has a hue angle of 4.9 degrees, a saturation of 78.1% and a lightness of 57.1%. #e74a3c color hex could be obtained by blending #ff9478 with #cf0000. Closest websafe color is: #ff3333.

    • R 91
    • G 29
    • B 24
    RGB color chart
    • C 0
    • M 68
    • Y 74
    • K 9
    CMYK color chart

#e74a3c color description : Bright red.

#e74a3c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #e74a3c has RGB values of R:231, G:74, B:60 and CMYK values of C:0, M:0.68, Y:0.74, K:0.09. Its decimal value is 15157820.

Hex triplet e74a3c #e74a3c
RGB Decimal 231, 74, 60 rgb(231,74,60)
RGB Percent 90.6, 29, 23.5 rgb(90.6%,29%,23.5%)
CMYK 0, 68, 74, 9
HSL 4.9°, 78.1, 57.1 hsl(4.9,78.1%,57.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 4.9°, 74, 90.6
Web Safe ff3333 #ff3333
CIE-LAB 54.256, 59.673, 42.347
XYZ 36.221, 22.217, 6.656
xyY 0.556, 0.341, 22.217
CIE-LCH 54.256, 73.172, 35.361
CIE-LUV 54.256, 122.862, 31.808
Hunter-Lab 47.135, 54.684, 24.622
Binary 11100111, 01001010, 00111100

Color Schemes with #e74a3c

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Alternatives to #e74a3c

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#e74a3c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #e74a3c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#e74a3c;}
.background {background-color:#e74a3c;}
.border {border:1px solid #e74a3c;}

Shades and Tints of #e74a3c

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, #0f0302 is the darkest color, while #fffcfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #e74a3c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #939090 is the less saturated color, while #f83c2b is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #e74a3c 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
  • #948856 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a7823a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #e85155 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #b2714c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #be6d3b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #e84e4c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population