Color #E97A72 Color / Colour Code #E97A72
This page shows the hex color code for color #e97a72 (#E97A72). 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 #E97A72 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#E97A72 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 334, 4, and 34 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 4, 124, and 244 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #E97A72
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 4 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 4 to 49 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 4 with its complement at 184 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 #E97A72
Lightness variations at hue 4 and 73% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #E97A72
Design Use Cases for #E97A72
Vibrant Brand Color
#E97A72 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, #E97A72 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
#E97A72 falls in the red spectrum (hue 4). 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 #E97A72 (hue 4) to its complement at hue 184. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 34. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e97a72, #72e1e9);
CSS Code for #E97A72
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About Color #E97A72 (#E97A72)
#E97A72 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 233 red, 122 green, and 114 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 4 degrees with 73% saturation and 68% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #E97A72 is 154/255 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, 48% magenta, 51% yellow, and 9% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #E97A72 against white is 2.80:1 and against black is 7.49:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 7.49:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #72E1E9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #E97A72. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E972A5 and #E9B572, 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 #E97A72
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #E97A72?
- #E97A72 is Color #E97A72, a red color (colour) with RGB(233, 122, 114), HSL(4, 73%, 68%), and CMYK(0%, 48%, 51%, 9%). Its perceived brightness is 154/255.
- Is #E97A72 accessible for text?
- Against white, #E97A72 has a contrast ratio of 2.80:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 7.49:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #E97A72?
- The complementary colour is #72E1E9 (hue 184). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E972A5 and #E9B572. The triadic palette adds #72E97A and #7A72E9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #E97A72 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #e97a72; or rgb(233, 122, 114); or hsl(4, 73%, 68%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 4 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.