#E74C3C
Red
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About #E74C3C Red
#E74C3C is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 231 red, 76 green, and 60 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 6°, saturation of 78%, and lightness of 57%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #E74C3C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
6°
Hue
78%
Saturation
57%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #E74C3C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #E74C3C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#E74C3C on White
Contrast Ratio3.82:1
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Aa#E74C3C on Black
Contrast Ratio5.5:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #E74C3C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #E74C3C |
| RGB | rgb(231, 76, 60) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 78%, 57%) |
| RGB Decimal | 231, 76, 60 |
| RGB Percent | 90.6%, 29.8%, 23.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 67%, 74%, 9% |
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