Information about #E21251 color

#E21251 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #E21251 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(226, 18, 81) — 88.6% red, 7.1% green, 31.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 82 / 57 / 11. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#E21251 is a maximally vivid romantic rose that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Spanish Crimson (#E51A4C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Debian Red (#D70A53) and Raspberry (#E30B5D).

In RGB terms — rgb(226, 18, 81) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #E21251 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. #E21251 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#E21251 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#E21251 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #E21251

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Debian Red color link
Debian Red

#D70A53

Raspberry color link
Raspberry

#E30B5D

Ruby color link
Ruby

#E0115F

Lipstick color link
Lipstick

#D5174E

Pinkish Red color link
Pinkish Red

#F10C45

UA Red color link
UA Red

#D9004C

Crimson color link
Crimson

#DC143C

Red Ribbon color link
Red Ribbon

#ED0A3F

Pink Red color link
Pink Red

#F5054F

#E21251 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E21251
  • RGB226, 18, 81
  • CMYK0, 82, 57, 11
  • HSL342°, 85%, 48%
  • HSL Precise341.827°, 85.246%, 47.843%
  • HSV342°, 92%, 89%
  • HSB342°, 92%, 89%
  • HEX IDE21251
  • DECIMAL ID14815825
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB88.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.8%
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