#E48979
Red
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RGB
HSL
About #E48979 Red
#E48979 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 228 red, 137 green, and 121 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 9°, saturation of 66%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
9°
Hue
66%
Saturation
68%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #E48979 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #E48979 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#E48979 on White
Contrast Ratio2.58:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#E48979 on Black
Contrast Ratio8.15:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #E48979 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E48979 |
| RGB | rgb(228, 137, 121) |
| HSL | hsl(9, 66%, 68%) |
| RGB Decimal | 228, 137, 121 |
| RGB Percent | 89.4%, 53.7%, 47.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 40%, 47%, 11% |
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