#e97855 color: Koeksister
#e97855 is rgb(233, 120, 85) in RGB and oklch(69.519% 0.14856 37.916) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Red
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- Warm
- ≈ Terracotta
- red-400
- Black 9%
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About #e97855
#e97855 is a bright red color. In OKLCH it has 69.5% lightness, 0.149 chroma and a hue of 38°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.88:1 contrast and black text 7.28:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Koeksister (#e97551). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is red-400.
Lighter: #e97855 mixed with white
Darker: #e97855 mixed with black
Calmer: #e97855 with less saturation
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Questions about #e97855
What color is #e97855?
#e97855 is bright red. The closest named color is Koeksister. In RGB it is rgb(233, 120, 85), in HSL hsl(14.19, 77.08%, 62.35%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.519% 0.14856 37.916).
What colors go well with #e97855?
The complementary color of #e97855 is #00b1d8. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #e8718b and #d88813. The triadic partners are #2fb878 and #8891f7.
Is white or black text more readable on #e97855?
Black text reads better on #e97855: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 and black gives 7.28:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #e97855 a warm or cool color?
#e97855 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 38 degrees, its lightness 69.5% and its chroma 0.149.