Chilli Crab color: hex code #E93A0E
Chilli Crab has the hex code #E93A0E. It is a vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 91.4% red, 22.7% green and 5.5% blue (233, 58, 14).
Its hue angle is 12°, with 89% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 75% magenta, 94% yellow and 9% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.08:1).
Chilli Crab (#E93A0E) color codes
| HEX | #E93A0E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(233, 58, 14) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(91.4%, 22.7%, 5.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(12, 89%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(12, 94%, 91%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 75%, 94%, 9%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(52.27, 64.79, 60.89) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(52.27, 88.91, 43.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.201, 20.387, 2.497) | |
| Decimal | 15284750 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Chilli Crab, 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 #E93A0E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.08:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #E93A0E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.08:1 | 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 #E93A0E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#726400Protanopia
no red cones#9c8b00Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff0034Tritanopia
no blue cones#7d7d7dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e93a0e; }
.text { color: #e93a0e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e93a0e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(233 58 14 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e93a0e, #e9a70e); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Scarlet.
See #E93A0E on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E93A0E?
- #E93A0E is a vivid red known as Chilli Crab. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Chilli Crab?
- The RGB value is 233, 58, 14: 233 red, 58 green and 14 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Chilli Crab?
- The complementary color is #0EBDE9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E93A0E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.08:1 and white text 4.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.