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Mid-Sunset Red
Mid-Sunset Red
#E5533CClick to copy
Mid-Sunset Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(229, 83, 60)Copy
HSLhsl(8, 76%, 57%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(8, 74%, 90%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 64%, 74%, 10%)Copy
Mid-Sunset Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#E5533C
Click to copy#3CCEE5
Click to copyAnalogous
#E53C79
Click to copy#E5A83C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#3CE5A7
Click to copy#3C7AE5
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E5533C
Click to copy#E8A99F
Click to copy#FCF3F1
Click to copy#A52916
Click to copy#4B130A
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyMid-Sunset Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
3.73 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.63 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.42 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.39 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Mid-Sunset Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Mid-Sunset Red Color Introduction
Definition
Mid-Sunset Red (HEX #E5533C) has the RGB value rgb(229, 83, 60), the HSL value hsl(8°, 76%, 57%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 64%, 74%, 10%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Mid-Sunset Red is #3CCEE5, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E53C7A and #E5A83C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3CE5A8, #3C79E5) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Mid-Sunset Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Mid-Sunset Red has a contrast ratio of 3.73:1 against white and 5.63:1 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, Mid-Sunset Red has a lightness of 57% and a saturation of 76%, 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 mid-red of the sky during sunset, full in tone.
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 Mid-Sunset 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, Mid-Sunset 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.
Mid-Sunset 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.
