Blood Donor color: hex code #EA1822
Blood Donor has the hex code #EA1822. It is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.8% red, 9.4% green and 13.3% blue (234, 24, 34).
Its hue angle is 357°, with 83% saturation and 51% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 90% magenta, 85% yellow and 8% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.65:1).
Blood Donor (#EA1822) color codes
| HEX | #EA1822 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(234, 24, 34) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.8%, 9.4%, 13.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(357, 83%, 51%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(357, 90%, 92%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 90%, 85%, 8%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(49.82, 73.14, 51.63) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(49.82, 89.53, 35.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(34.552, 18.267, 3.22) | |
| Decimal | 15341602 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Blood Donor, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #EA1822 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.51:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #EA1822 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.51:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.65:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #EA1822 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#665a1eProtanopia
no red cones#968612Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff0021Tritanopia
no blue cones#767676Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ea1822; }
.text { color: #ea1822; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ea1822; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(234 24 34 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ea1822, #ea7718); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Vermilion.
See #EA1822 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EA1822?
- #EA1822 is a vivid red known as Blood Donor. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Blood Donor?
- The RGB value is 234, 24, 34: 234 red, 24 green and 34 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Blood Donor?
- The complementary color is #18EAE0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EA1822?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.65:1 and white text 4.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.