Color #E9727E Color / Colour Code #E9727E
This page shows the hex color code for color #e9727e (#E9727E). The colour is a red tone with 73% saturation and 68% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #E9727E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E9727E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 324, 354, and 24 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 354, 114, and 234 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E9727E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 354 and saturation at 73%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 354 to 39 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 354 with its complement at 174 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 #E9727E
Lightness variations at hue 354 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E9727E
Design Use Cases for #E9727E
Vibrant Brand Color
#E9727E has a strong 73% 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 68% lightness, #E9727E 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
#E9727E falls in the red spectrum (hue 354). 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 #E9727E (hue 354) to its complement at hue 174. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 24. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e9727e, #72e9dd);
CSS Code for #E9727E
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About Color #E9727E (#E9727E)
#E9727E is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 233 red, 114 green, and 126 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 354 degrees with 73% saturation and 68% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E9727E is 151/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 51% magenta, 46% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E9727E against white is 2.93:1 and against black is 7.17:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.17:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #72E9DD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E9727E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E972B9 and #E9A172, 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 #E9727E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E9727E?
- #E9727E is Color #E9727E, a red color (colour) with RGB(233, 114, 126), HSL(354, 73%, 68%), and CMYK(0%, 51%, 46%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 151/255.
- Is #E9727E accessible for text?
- Against white, #E9727E has a contrast ratio of 2.93:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.17:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E9727E?
- The complementary colour is #72E9DD (hue 174). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E972B9 and #E9A172. The triadic palette adds #7EE972 and #727EE9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E9727E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e9727e; or rgb(233, 114, 126); or hsl(354, 73%, 68%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 354 73% 68%; 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.