Red

The color #E74C3C is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 231, 76, 60 and HSL values of 6°, 78%, 57%.

Color Values for #E74C3C

Below are the different color format representations for #E74C3C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#E74C3C
RGB:
rgb(231,76,60) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(6,78%,57%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 67%, 74%, 9%) Copied!

Color Composition of #E74C3C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #E74C3C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 90.6%
Green: 29.8%
Blue: 23.5%

Contrast Analysis for #E74C3C

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #E74C3C

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #E74C3C

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #E74C3C

The complementary color for #E74C3C is #3CD6E7. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #E74C3C

The analogous colors for #E74C3C are #E73C80 and #E7A23C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #E74C3C

The triadic colors for #E74C3C are #3CE74D and #4D3CE7. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #E74C3C

These are the darker variations of #E74C3C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #B93D30 and #8B2E24. This progression shows how #E74C3C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #E74C3C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #EC7063 and #F1948A. This progression shows how #E74C3C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #E74C3C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #E74C3C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #E74C3C

Companies and brands that incorporate #E74C3C in their visual identity.

#E74C3C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #E74C3C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #E74C3C is a red with RGB values of 231, 76, 60 and HSL values of 6°, 78%, 57%.

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