Information about #E40C6D color

#E40C6D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #E40C6D is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Full Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(228, 12, 109) (89.4% red, 4.7% green, 42.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 85 / 47 / 11 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #E40C6D reads as a maximally vivid rose and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Vivid Rose (#E70074). Nearby in the Register you will also find ULB pink (#D91175) and Ruby (#E0115F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(228, 12, 109)), which gives #E40C6D its character. If you plan to put text on a #E40C6D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.6:1. #E40C6D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#E40C6D color variations

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#E40C6D 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 #E40C6D

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

Vivid Rose color link
Vivid Rose

#E70074

ULB pink color link
ULB pink

#D91175

Ruby color link
Ruby

#E0115F

Raspberry color link
Raspberry

#E30B5D

Red Purple color link
Red Purple

#E40078

Dogwood Rose color link
Dogwood Rose

#D71868

Mexican Pink color link
Mexican Pink

#E4007C

Razzmatazz color link
Razzmatazz

#E3256B

Meme Pink color link
Meme Pink

#F42069

Barbie Pink color link
Barbie Pink

#DA1884

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E40C6D
  • RGB228, 12, 109
  • CMYK0, 85, 47, 11
  • CSSrgb(228, 12, 109)
  • HSL333°, 90%, 47%
  • HSL Precise333.056°, 90%, 47.059%
  • HSV333°, 95%, 89%
  • HSB333°, 95%, 89%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.894
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • GLSLvec3(0.894, 0.047, 0.427)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.894, 0.047, 0.427, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.894, 0.047, 0.427)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB89.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.7%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDE40C6D
  • DECIMAL ID14945389
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01