Information about #E04A24 color

#E04A24 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #E04A24 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(224, 74, 36) (87.8% red, 29% green, 14.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 59 / 74 / 12 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#E04A24 is a energetic, saturated red 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 just a few steps away from Cinnabar (#E44D2E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chili Red (#E23D28) and Flame (#E25822).

In RGB terms — rgb(224, 74, 36) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #E04A24 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. #E04A24 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#E04A24 color variations

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

#E04A24 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 #E04A24

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

Cinnabar color link
Cinnabar

#E44D2E

Chili Red color link
Chili Red

#E23D28

Flame color link
Flame

#E25822

Rouxous color link
Rouxous

#EE5322

Vermilion color link
Vermilion

#E34234

Grapefruit color link
Grapefruit

#DC381F

CG Red color link
CG Red

#E03C31

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E04A24
  • RGB224, 74, 36
  • CMYK0, 59, 74, 12
  • CSSrgb(224, 74, 36)
  • HSL12°, 75%, 51%
  • HSL Precise12.128°, 75.2%, 50.98%
  • HSV12°, 84%, 88%
  • HSB12°, 84%, 88%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.878
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • GLSLvec3(0.878, 0.290, 0.141)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.878, 0.290, 0.141, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.878, 0.290, 0.141)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB87.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDE04A24
  • DECIMAL ID14699044
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01