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#E1745B color code is #E1745B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #e1745b.

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#E1745B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #E1745B is 0.2925. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.07:1 against white and 6.85:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#E1745B on white3.07:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#E1745B on black6.85:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #E1745B3.07:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #E1745B6.85:1AA

#E1745B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #E1745B?+
The hex code for #E1745B is #E1745B. In RGB it's rgb(225, 116, 91), and in HSL it's hsl(11, 69%, 62%).
What is the RGB value of #E1745B?+
#E1745B in RGB is (225, 116, 91). Written in CSS: rgb(225, 116, 91).
What is the CMYK value of #E1745B?+
#E1745B converts to CMYK(0%, 48%, 60%, 12%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E1745B.
Is #e1745b a warm or cool color?+
#E1745B (#E1745B) is a warm red — its hue sits at 11° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #e1745b belong to?+
#E1745B belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 11°, 69%, 62% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #e1745b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#E1745B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.07:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #e1745b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #E1745B (#E1745B) is 4303 C Grapefruit, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #E1745B in design

Practical guidance for using #e1745b (#E1745B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#E1745B (#E1745B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #E1745B (#E1745B) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#E1745B flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #e1745b can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#E1745B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.