#E12C23 Hex Code
Color Name: Permanent Geranium Lake
What is hex #E12C23 Color?
The color name of hex code #E12C23 is Permanent Geranium Lake. The RGB values are (225, 44, 35) which means it is composed of
74% red, 14% green and 12% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:80 Y:84 K:12. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E12C23 has a hue of 3°, 84% saturation and a brightness value of 88%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #E12C23 Color Codes
| Color Name | Permanent Geranium Lake |
| RGB Values | (225, 44, 35) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 80%, 84%, 12%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (3°, 84%, 88%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC3333 |
| Inverse Color | #1ED3DC [Bright Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 485 C |
| Closest RAL | 3028 [Pure red] |
| Complementary Color | #23D8E1 [Bright Turquoise] |
| #E12C23 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #656565 |
| Desaturated | #828282 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #616161 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #525252 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #949494 |
Hex #E12C23 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #E12C23 is #23D8E1 which is called Bright Turquoise. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #E12C23 color is offered by #23D8E1. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #E12C23 are #E18B23 and #E12379, called Carrot Orange and Vivid Cerise, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E12C23 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #E12C23 are #23E18B (UFO Green) and #2379E1 (Bright Navy Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#E12C23 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #23E12C (Lime Green) and #2C23E1 (Bluebonnet) along with #E12C23, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #E12C23 has #23E12C (Lime Green), #23D8E1 (Bright Turquoise) and #E123D8 (Steel Pink). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #E12C23 contains #79E123 (Spring Frost), #23D8E1 (Bright Turquoise) and #8B23E1 (Blue-Violet). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #E12C23 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #E12C23 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of E12C23 Color
Tints
E7564F- EA6B65
- ED807B
- F09691
- F3ABA7
- F6C0BD
- F9D5D3
- FCEAE9
Tones
- CE3D36
- C4453F
- BA4E48
- B15652
- A75E5B
- 9D6764
- 936F6D
- 8A7877
Shades
- B4231C
- 9E1F19
- 871A15
- 711612
- 5A120E
- 440D0B
- 2D0907
- 170404
#E12C23 Color Patterns
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#E12C23 Gingham Checks
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#E12C23 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#E12C23 Polka Dots Pattern
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#E12C23 Honeycomb Pattern
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#E12C23 Leaves Pattern
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#E12C23 Houndstooth Pattern
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#E12C23 Trellis Pattern
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#E12C23 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
