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Carnation Red
Carnation Red
#E53935Click to copy
Carnation Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(229, 57, 53)Copy
HSLhsl(1, 77%, 55%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(1, 77%, 90%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 75%, 77%, 10%)Copy
Carnation Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#E53935
Click to copy#35E1E5
Click to copyAnalogous
#E53589
Click to copy#E59135
Click to copySplit Complementary
#35E591
Click to copy#3589E5
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E53935
Click to copy#E79B99
Click to copy#FAECEC
Click to copy#9F1815
Click to copy#450A09
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyCarnation Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
4.23 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.97 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.88 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.99 : 1
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Carnation Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Carnation Red Color Introduction
Definition
Carnation Red (HEX #E53935) has the RGB value rgb(229, 57, 53), the HSL value hsl(1°, 77%, 55%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 75%, 77%, 10%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Carnation Red is #35E1E5, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E53589 and #E59135 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#35E591, #3589E5) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Carnation Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Carnation Red has a contrast ratio of 4.23:1 against white and 4.97:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Carnation Red has a lightness of 55% and a saturation of 77%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The deep red of red carnations, warm and touching.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Carnation Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Carnation Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Carnation Red Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
