Rose 600 Color / Colour Code #E11D48
This page shows the hex color code for rose 600 (#E11D48). The colour is a red tone with 77% saturation and 50% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E11D48 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E11D48 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 317, 347, and 17 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 347, 107, and 227 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E11D48
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 347 and saturation at 77%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 347 to 32 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 347 with its complement at 167 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #E11D48
Lightness variations at hue 347 and 77% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E11D48
Design Use Cases for #E11D48
Vibrant Brand Color
#E11D48 has a strong 77% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 50% lightness, #E11D48 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#E11D48 falls in the red spectrum (hue 347). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #E11D48 (hue 347) to its complement at hue 167. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 17. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d48, #1de2b7);
CSS Code for #E11D48
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #E11D48 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #E11D48 across image editing and color design tools.
About Rose 600 (#E11D48)
#E11D48 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 225 red, 29 green, and 72 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.8:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 347 degrees with 77% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E11D48 is 93/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 87% magenta, 68% yellow, and 12% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E11D48 against white is 4.70:1 and against black is 4.47:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 35% lightness.
The complementary colour #1DE2B7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E11D48. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E21DAA and #E2551D, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #E11D48
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E11D48?
- #E11D48 is Rose 600, a red color (colour) with RGB(225, 29, 72), HSL(347, 77%, 50%), and CMYK(0%, 87%, 68%, 12%). Its perceived brightness is 93/255.
- Is #E11D48 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E11D48 has a contrast ratio of 4.70:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.47:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E11D48?
- The complementary colour is #1DE2B7 (hue 167). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E21DAA and #E2551D. The triadic palette adds #48E21D and #1D48E2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E11D48 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e11d48; or rgb(225, 29, 72); or hsl(347, 77%, 50%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 347 77% 50%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.