Bright Scarlet is a medium, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #E62E19, which equals rgb(230, 46, 25) in RGB and hsl(6, 80%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M80 Y89 K10, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E62E19 - RGB
230, 46, 25 - HSL
6°, 80%, 50% - CMYK
0, 80, 89, 10 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Bright Scarlet
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.77:1. Its complementary color is #1AD1E6.
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Bright Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #E62E19 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 46, 25) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 80%, 50%) |
| HSV | 6°, 89%, 90% |
| CMYK | 0%, 80%, 89%, 10% |
| Decimal | 15085081 |
Shades and tints of Bright Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBDCD9 - 100
#F7B9B2 - 200
#F3978C - 300
#EE7466 - 400
#EA513F - 500
#E62E19 - 600
#C02615 - 700
#991F11 - 800
#73170D - 900
#4D0F08 - 950
#260804
Color harmonies for Bright Scarlet
- Complementary
#1AD1E6≈ Bright Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#E61A6B≈ Bright Carmine - Analogous +30°
#E6941A≈ Bright Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#1AE62E≈ Bright Kelly - Triadic +240°
#2E1AE6≈ Bright Ultramarine - Split 150°
#1AE694≈ Bright Seafoam - Split 210°
#1A6BE6≈ Bright Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Bright Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Bright Scarlet | Aa | 4.40:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Bright Scarlet | Aa | 4.77:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Bright Scarlet
background-color: #E62E19;color: #E62E19;background-color: rgb(230, 46, 25);background-color: hsl(6, 80%, 50%);:root { --color-bright-scarlet: #E62E19; }class="bg-[#E62E19]"Colors similar to Bright Scarlet
- Bright Vermilion
#E64219 - Bright Red
#E61919 - Medium Dark Vermilion
#D62B00 - Medium Light Red
#FF2929 - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Vermilion
#E34234 - Pure Vermilion
#FF3300 - Medium Dark Cinnabar
#D64000 - Medium Light Scarlet
#FF3E29 - Soft Red
#CC3333 - Scarlet
#FF2400 - Medium Light Bright Red
#EA3E3E
More red shades
- Light Scarlet
#FF6352 - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109 - Dark Bright Scarlet
#77180D - Deep Bright Scarlet
#9C1F11 - Medium Dark Bright Scarlet
#C12715 - Medium Light Bright Scarlet
#EA4F3E - Light Bright Scarlet
#EE7163 - Darkest Soft Scarlet
#290D0A - Very Dark Soft Scarlet
#491812 - Dark Soft Scarlet
#6A221B
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Bright Scarlet?
The HEX code for Bright Scarlet is #E62E19.
What is the RGB value of Bright Scarlet?
Bright Scarlet has an RGB value of 230, 46, 25 (rgb(230, 46, 25)). In HSL it is 6°, 80%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Bright Scarlet?
Use black text on Bright Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.40:1 and black text has 4.77:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Bright Scarlet?
The complementary color of Bright Scarlet is #1AD1E6. Analogous colors #E61A6B and #E6941A also pair well.