Information about #E72A1D color

#E72A1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #E72A1D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(231, 42, 29) (90.6% red, 16.5% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 74 / 79 / 9 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#E72A1D presents itself as a energetic, saturated earthy red — one 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 Lava Red (#E42217). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lust (#E62020) and Red-Orange (#E32224).

In RGB terms — rgb(231, 42, 29) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #E72A1D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.4:1. #E72A1D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#E72A1D color variations

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#E72A1D 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 #E72A1D

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

Lust color link
Lust

#E62020

Red-Orange color link
Red-Orange

#E32224

Bolivia Red color link
Bolivia Red

#DA291C

Pursuit color link
Pursuit

#D9251D

Love Red color link
Love Red

#E41B17

Brown Madder color link
Brown Madder

#DB2929

Maximum Red color link
Maximum Red

#D92121

Grapefruit color link
Grapefruit

#DC381F

Virgin Lust color link
Virgin Lust

#E4181E

#E72A1D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#E72A1D
  • RGB231, 42, 29
  • CMYK0, 74, 79, 9
  • CSSrgb(231, 42, 29)
  • HSL4°, 81%, 51%
  • HSL Precise3.861°, 80.8%, 50.98%
  • HSV4°, 87%, 91%
  • HSB4°, 87%, 91%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.906
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.906, 0.165, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.906, 0.165, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.906, 0.165, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB90.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDE72A1D
  • DECIMAL ID15149597
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01