#E21F46
A medium, vivid red closely aligning with Crimson.
About #E21F46
The hex code #E21F46 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Designers often compare it to the standard color Crimson. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 226, 31, and 70.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 86% Magenta, 69% Yellow, and 11% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#E21F46
RGB226, 31, 70
HSL348.0°, 77.1%, 50.4%
CMYK0%, 86%, 69%, 11%
HSV348.0°, 86.3%, 88.6%
LAB49.0, 71.1, 30.3
XYZ33.0, 17.6, 7.5
Decimal14819142
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.65:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.52:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.44:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.84:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #E21F46;
}
.text-color {
color: #E21F46;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #E21F46;
}