#E41800
- RGB
- 228, 24, 0
- Brightness
- 126.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 6°, 100%, 45%
- HSV V %
- 89%
- Lab
- 48.4, 71.2, 62.1
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 89%, 100%, 11%
- PNG size
- 5.6 KB
- Tone / Feel
- dark, intense warm hue
Recommended text: White (4.74:1 — AA / AAA (large))
Color Profile: #E41800
Common Name: Vivid Red
RGB: (228, 24, 0)
HSL: (8°, 100%, 45%)
Contrast vs White: 5.6:1 (AA pass)
Contrast vs Black: 19.2:1 (AA pass)
Related Matches:
- Pantone Solid Coated 172 C: #FE4819 (ΔE=10.45)
- Jotun paint - 2018: #D75C3E (ΔE=33.11)
- BS 2660 Poppy Red: #C7361E (ΔE=21.61)
- Pantone FHI Corazon: #D22809 (ΔE=10.20)
- Behr Brick Orange: #DC4A1A (ΔE=17.71)
Why Designers Use It:
#E41800, often recognized as a striking Vivid Red, is favored for its bold and intense appearance. Designers are drawn to it for creating high-impact visuals, often in fashion, retail, and marketing where strong emotional reactions are desired. This color carries an energetic and commanding presence, making it perfect for call-to-action buttons, urgent alerts, and branding that wants to be noticed. It's commonly used in industries like automotive, entertainment, and sports for a sense of excitement and power. Its historical connection to fire and danger elements further strengthens its association with energy and action. Additionally, its place in Pantone's extensive color systems, along with its variations in different paint catalogs like Behr and Jotun, shows its versatility across industries. It’s trendy for modern design, leaning towards bolder, more expressive palettes seen in graphic design and contemporary art.
The use of this color could be aligned with safety signage in certain industries like transportation or aerospace, where visibility and caution are key. The color also has connections to natural elements like autumn leaves, often seen in seasonal marketing materials and designs inspired by nature.