#E72B1C Hex Code
Color Name: Lust
What is hex #E72B1C Color?
The color name of hex code #E72B1C is Lust. The RGB values are (231, 43, 28) which means it is composed of
76% red, 14% green and 9% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:81 Y:88 K:9. In the HSV/HSB scale, #E72B1C has a hue of 4°, 88% saturation and a brightness value of 91%.
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 #E72B1C Color Codes
| Color Name | Lust |
| RGB Values | (231, 43, 28) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 81%, 88%, 9%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (4°, 88%, 91%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF3333 |
| Inverse Color | #18D4E3 [Bright Turquoise] |
| Closest Pantone® | 485 C |
| Closest RAL | 3026 [Luminous bright red] |
| Complementary Color | #1CD8E7 [Bright Turquoise] |
| #E72B1C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #656565 |
| Desaturated | #828282 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #626262 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #525252 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #949494 |
Hex #E72B1C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #E72B1C is #1CD8E7 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 #E72B1C color is offered by #1CD8E7. 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 #E72B1C are #E7911C and #E71C73, called Carrot Orange and Razzmatazz, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #E72B1C 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 #E72B1C are #1CE791 (Medium Spring Green) and #1C73E7 (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
#E72B1C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #1CE72B (Lime Green) and #2B1CE7 (Bluebonnet) along with #E72B1C, 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 #E72B1C has #1CE72B (Lime Green), #1CD8E7 (Bright Turquoise) and #E71CD8 (Hot Magenta). 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 #E72B1C contains #73E71C (Alien Armpit), #1CD8E7 (Bright Turquoise) and #911CE7 (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 #E72B1C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #E72B1C 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 E72B1C Color
Tints
EC5549- EE6B60
- F18077
- F3958E
- F5AAA4
- F8BFBB
- FAD5D2
- FDEAE8
Tones
- D23C30
- C8453A
- BE4D44
- B4564E
- A95E58
- 9F6762
- 956F6C
- 8A7876
Shades
- B92216
- A21E14
- 8B1A11
- 74160E
- 5C110B
- 450D08
- 2E0906
- 170403
#E72B1C Color Patterns
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#E72B1C Gingham Checks
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#E72B1C Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#E72B1C Polka Dots Pattern
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#E72B1C Honeycomb Pattern
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#E72B1C Leaves Pattern
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#E72B1C Houndstooth Pattern
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#E72B1C Trellis Pattern
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#E72B1C 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.
