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#E74C3C Color — #E74C3C

Complete color reference for #E74C3C: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#E74C3C
RGBrgb(231, 76, 60)
HSLhsl(6, 78%, 57%)
HSVhsv(6, 74%, 91%)
CMYKC:0% M:67% Y:74% K:9%
CSS Color#E74C3C
Decimal15158332
Luminance0.2248

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#E74C3C on White
Ratio: 3.82:1 — AA Large
#E74C3C on Black
Ratio: 5.5:1 — AA
White on #E74C3C
Ratio: 3.82:1 — AA Large
Black on #E74C3C
Ratio: 5.5:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FEF6F5
100#FBE4E2
200#F8C9C5
300#F4AEA7
400#EF8B80
500#E74C3C
600#B93D30
700#8B2E24
800#5C1E18
900#3A130F

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #E74C3C?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(231, 76, 60). The red channel is 231, green is 76, and blue is 60 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #E74C3C?

The HSL value is hsl(6, 78%, 57%). Hue is 6°, saturation is 78%, and lightness is 57%.

Does #E74C3C meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #E74C3C achieves a 3.82:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.5:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #E74C3C?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #E74C3C is #3CD6E7.