#E28979
Red
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #E28979 Red
#E28979 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 226 red, 137 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 9°, saturation of 64%, and lightness of 68%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #E28979 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
9°
Hue
64%
Saturation
68%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #E28979 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #E28979 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#E28979 on White
Contrast Ratio2.6:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#E28979 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.09:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #E28979 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E28979 |
| RGB | rgb(226, 137, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(9, 64%, 68%) |
| RGB Decimal | 226, 137, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 88.6%, 53.7%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 39%, 46%, 11% |
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