Electric Red

Q: How do I use #E62A00 in CSS?

You can use #E62A00 in CSS with: background-color: #E62A00; or color: #E62A00; or as an RGB value: rgb(230, 42, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 82%, 100%, 10%.

#E62A00

Electric Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #E62A00. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 230, 42, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 82%, 100%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Electric Red Color Values

HEX: #E62A00
RGB: 230, 42, 0
HSL: 11°, 100%, 45%
CMYK: 0, 82, 100, 10

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Electric Red sits at 11° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 45% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Electric Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Electric Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 82%, 100%, 10% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Electric Red

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E62A00;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 230, 42, 0;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E62A00',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 82%
Y: 100%
K: 10%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(230, 42, 0)
rgba(230, 42, 0, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

12 brand s with colors near 11° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E62A00?

#E62A00 is Electric Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 230, 42, 0. It has a hue of 11°, 100% saturation, and 45% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #E62A00?

The RGB color code for #E62A00 is rgb(230, 42, 0). This means it contains 230 red, 42 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Electric Red a warm or cool color?

Electric Red (#E62A00) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #E62A00 in CSS?

You can use #E62A00 in CSS with: background-color: #E62A00; or color: #E62A00; or as an RGB value: rgb(230, 42, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 82%, 100%, 10%.