crimson

#E51518

VibrantElectric

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB229, 21, 24
CMYK0, 91, 90, 10
HSL359°, 83%, 49%
LAB50, 73, 57
Closest Library Match
red-60095% Match

Readability

4.71On WhitePASS AA
4.45On BlackFAIL

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #E51518

The hexadecimal color code #E51518 is a medium, intense shade of Red (known as crimson). In the RGB color model, #E51518 is comprised of 229 red, 21 green, and 24 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 359 degrees, a saturation of 83%, and a lightness of 49%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 401 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create intense Red atmospheres. Designers searching for Red color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #E51518.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind