Color #EA5B4E Color / Colour Code #EA5B4E
This page shows the hex color code for color #ea5b4e (#EA5B4E). The colour is a red tone with 79% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #EA5B4E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#EA5B4E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 335, 5, and 35 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 5, 125, and 245 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #EA5B4E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 5 and saturation at 79%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 5 to 50 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 5 with its complement at 185 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 #EA5B4E
Lightness variations at hue 5 and 79% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #EA5B4E
Design Use Cases for #EA5B4E
Vibrant Brand Color
#EA5B4E has a strong 79% 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 61% lightness, #EA5B4E 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
#EA5B4E falls in the red spectrum (hue 5). 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 #EA5B4E (hue 5) to its complement at hue 185. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 35. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea5b4e, #4dddea);
CSS Code for #EA5B4E
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Colors visually similar to #EA5B4E based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #EA5B4E (#EA5B4E)
#EA5B4E is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 234 red, 91 green, and 78 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 5 degrees with 79% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #EA5B4E is 132/255 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, 61% magenta, 67% yellow, and 8% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #EA5B4E against white is 3.44:1 and against black is 6.10:1. This only passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. For normal body text on white, darken the color or use it on a dark background where it achieves 6.10:1.
The complementary colour #4DDDEA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #EA5B4E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #EA4D8E and #EAA94D, 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 #EA5B4E
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #EA5B4E?
- #EA5B4E is Color #EA5B4E, a red color (colour) with RGB(234, 91, 78), HSL(5, 79%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 61%, 67%, 8%). Its perceived brightness is 132/255.
- Is #EA5B4E accessible for text?
- Against white, #EA5B4E has a contrast ratio of 3.44:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 6.10:1 (passes AA). It passes AA for large text (18pt+) on white. Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #EA5B4E?
- The complementary colour is #4DDDEA (hue 185). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #EA4D8E and #EAA94D. The triadic palette adds #4DEA5A and #5A4DEA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #EA5B4E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ea5b4e; or rgb(234, 91, 78); or hsl(5, 79%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 5 79% 61%; 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.