X Marks the Spot color: hex code #E6474A
X Marks the Spot has the hex code #E6474A. It is a moderate red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 90.2% red, 27.8% green and 29% blue (230, 71, 74).
Its hue angle is 359°, with 76% saturation and 59% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 69% magenta, 68% yellow and 10% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.36:1).
X Marks the Spot (#E6474A) color codes
| HEX | #E6474A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 71, 74) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(90.2%, 27.8%, 29%) | |
| HSL | hsl(359, 76%, 59%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(359, 69%, 90%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 69%, 68%, 10%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.85, 61.13, 33.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.85, 69.94, 29.08) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(36.126, 21.829, 8.788) | |
| Decimal | 15091530 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with X Marks the Spot, 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 #E6474A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.36:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #E6474A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.36:1 | 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 #E6474A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#736b49Protanopia
no red cones#9b8d45Deuteranopia
no green cones#fc134aTritanopia
no blue cones#818181Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #e6474a; }
.text { color: #e6474a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #e6474a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(230 71 74 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #e6474a, #e69447); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Vermilion.
See #E6474A on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #E6474A?
- #E6474A is a moderate red known as X Marks the Spot. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of X Marks the Spot?
- The RGB value is 230, 71, 74: 230 red, 71 green and 74 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of X Marks the Spot?
- The complementary color is #47E6E3, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #E6474A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.36:1 and white text 3.91:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.