Red Orange is a
warm medium color with the hex code #E50914.
Also known as
"Netflix Red"
by Netflix
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
229, 9, 20 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 96%, 91%, 10% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Red Orange
#E50914 aka “Netflix Red” by Netflix
Red Orange color values
- HEX
- #E50914
- RGB
- 229, 9, 20
- HSL
- 357°, 92%, 47%
- CMYK
- 0, 96, 91, 10
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Red Orange sits at 357° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Red Orange is rendered as rgb(229, 9, 20), where the red channel dominates at 229, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Red Orange translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 96M 91Y 10K. The low-to-moderate black value (10%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (96%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Netflix Red.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Red Orange
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #E50914;
--brand-primary-rgb: 229, 9, 20;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E50914',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 96%
Y: 91%
K: 10%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(229, 9, 20)
rgba(229, 9, 20, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #E50914?
#E50914 is Red Orange, a warm medium color with RGB values of 229, 9, 20. It has a hue of 357°, 92%
saturation, and 47% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #E50914?
The RGB color code for #E50914 is rgb(229, 9, 20). This means it contains 229 red,
9 green, and 20 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Red Orange a warm or cool color?
Red Orange (#E50914) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #E50914 in CSS?
You can use #E50914 in CSS with:
background-color: #E50914; or color: #E50914; or as an RGB value: rgb(229, 9, 20). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 96%, 91%, 10%.