Cherry Static color: hex code #E76178
Cherry Static has the hex code #E76178. It is a light, moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.6% red, 38% green and 47.1% blue (231, 97, 120).
Its hue angle is 350°, with 74% saturation and 64% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 58% magenta, 48% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.38:1).
Cherry Static (#E76178) color codes
| HEX | #E76178 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(231, 97, 120) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.6%, 38%, 47.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(350, 74%, 64%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(350, 58%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 58%, 48%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(58.88, 53.87, 13.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(58.88, 55.63, 14.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(40.623, 26.899, 20.818) | |
| Decimal | 15163768 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Cherry Static, 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 #E76178 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.38:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #E76178 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.38:1 | 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 #E76178 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7e7d78Protanopia
no red cones#a09875Deuteranopia
no green cones#fb4e6aTritanopia
no blue cones#8e8e8eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e76178; }
.text { color: #e76178; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e76178; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(231 97 120 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e76178, #e78d61); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Watermelon.
See #E76178 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E76178?
- #E76178 is a light, moderate red known as Cherry Static. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Cherry Static?
- The RGB value is 231, 97, 120: 231 red, 97 green and 120 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Cherry Static?
- The complementary color is #61E7D0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E76178?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.38:1 and white text 3.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.