#E40C0F Hex Code
Color Name: KU Crimson
What is hex #E40C0F Color?
The color name of hex code #E40C0F is KU Crimson. The RGB values are (228, 12, 15) which means it is composed of
89% red, 5% green and 6% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:95 Y:93 K:11. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E40C0F has a hue of 359°, 95% saturation and a brightness value of 89%.
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 #E40C0F Color Codes
| Color Name | KU Crimson |
| RGB Values | (228, 12, 15) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 95%, 93%, 11%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (359°, 95%, 89%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #CC0000 |
| Inverse Color | #1BF3F0 [Fluorescent Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2347 C |
| Closest RAL | 3026 [Luminous bright red] |
| Complementary Color | #0CE4E1 [Bright Turquoise] |
| #E40C0F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #555555 |
| Desaturated | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #4D4D4D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #3A3A3A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #7F7F7F |
Hex #E40C0F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #E40C0F is #0CE4E1 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 #E40C0F color is offered by #0CE4E1. 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 #E40C0F are #E4750C and #E40C7B, called Metallic Orange and Mexican Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E40C0F 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 #E40C0F are #0CE475 (Guppie Green) and #0C7BE4 (Blue Cola). 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
#E40C0F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #0FE40C (Electric Green) and #0C0FE4 (Bluebonnet) along with #E40C0F, 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 #E40C0F has #0FE40C (Electric Green), #0CE4E1 (Bright Turquoise) and #E10CE4 (Phlox). 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 #E40C0F contains #7BE40C (Alien Armpit), #0CE4E1 (Bright Turquoise) and #750CE4 (French 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 #E40C0F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #E40C0F 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 E40C0F Color
Tints
E93D3F- EC5557
- EF6D6F
- F28687
- F49E9F
- F7B6B7
- FACECF
- FCE7E7
Tones
- D02326
- C62F31
- BC3A3C
- B24648
- A85253
- 9E5D5E
- 946969
- 8A7475
Shades
- B60A0C
- A0080B
- 890709
- 720608
- 5B0506
- 440405
- 2E0203
- 170102
#E40C0F Color Patterns
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#E40C0F Gingham Checks
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#E40C0F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#E40C0F Polka Dots Pattern
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#E40C0F Honeycomb Pattern
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#E40C0F Leaves Pattern
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#E40C0F Houndstooth Pattern
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#E40C0F Trellis Pattern
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#E40C0F 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.
