Information about #E52A15 color

#E52A15 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #E52A15 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(229, 42, 21) (89.8% red, 16.5% green, 8.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 73 / 82 / 10 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A strongly colored earthy red, #E52A15 feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Lava Red (#E42217). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Bolivia Red (#DA291C) and Lust (#E62020).

In RGB terms — rgb(229, 42, 21) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #E52A15 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.5:1. No one has named #E52A15 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#E52A15 color variations

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#E52A15 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 #E52A15

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

Lava Red color link
Lava Red

#E42217

Bolivia Red color link
Bolivia Red

#DA291C

Lust color link
Lust

#E62020

Love Red color link
Love Red

#E41B17

Pursuit color link
Pursuit

#D9251D

Red-Orange color link
Red-Orange

#E32224

Maximum Red color link
Maximum Red

#D92121

Vermillion color link
Vermillion

#F4320C

Grapefruit color link
Grapefruit

#DC381F

Virgin Lust color link
Virgin Lust

#E4181E

#E52A15 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E52A15
  • RGB229, 42, 21
  • CMYK0, 73, 82, 10
  • HSL6°, 83%, 49%
  • HSL Precise6.058°, 83.2%, 49.02%
  • HSV6°, 91%, 90%
  • HSB6°, 91%, 90%
  • HEX IDE52A15
  • DECIMAL ID15018517
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB89.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
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