Information about #E21512 color

#E21512 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #E21512 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(226, 21, 18) — 88.6% red, 8.2% green, 7.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 80 / 82 / 11. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#E21512 presents itself as a pure, full-strength earthy red — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cadmium Red Deep (#E3170D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rich Red (#E11218) and Love Red (#E41B17).

The recipe behind #E21512 is rgb(226, 21, 18), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #E21512 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.3:1. No one has named #E21512 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#E21512 color variations

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#E21512 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 #E21512

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

Rich Red color link
Rich Red

#E11218

Love Red color link
Love Red

#E41B17

Virgin Lust color link
Virgin Lust

#E4181E

Netflix Red color link
Netflix Red

#E50914

Lava Red color link
Lava Red

#E42217

Kodak Red color link
Kodak Red

#E30613

Fashion Red color link
Fashion Red

#D4181D

Lust color link
Lust

#E62020

#E21512 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E21512
  • RGB226, 21, 18
  • CMYK0, 80, 82, 11
  • CSSrgb(226, 21, 18)
  • HSL1°, 85%, 48%
  • HSL Precise0.865°, 85.246%, 47.843%
  • HSV1°, 92%, 89%
  • HSB1°, 92%, 89%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.886
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • GLSLvec3(0.886, 0.082, 0.071)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.886, 0.082, 0.071, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.886, 0.082, 0.071)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB88.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDE21512
  • DECIMAL ID14816530
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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