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Lotus Red
Lotus Red
#E65C3CClick to copy
Lotus Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(230, 92, 60)Copy
HSLhsl(11, 77%, 57%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(11, 74%, 90%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 60%, 74%, 10%)Copy
Lotus Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#E65C3C
Click to copy#3CC6E6
Click to copyAnalogous
#E63C71
Click to copy#E6B13C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#3CE6B1
Click to copy#3C71E6
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E65C3C
Click to copy#E9AD9F
Click to copy#FCF4F2
Click to copy#A73115
Click to copy#4C160A
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyLotus 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
3.52 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.96 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.23 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.59 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Lotus Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Lotus Red Color Introduction
Definition
Lotus Red (HEX #E65C3C) has the RGB value rgb(230, 92, 60), the HSL value hsl(11°, 77%, 57%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 60%, 74%, 10%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Lotus Red is #3CC6E6, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E63C71 and #E6B13C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3CE6B1, #3C71E6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Lotus Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Lotus Red has a contrast ratio of 3.52:1 against white and 5.96:1 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, Lotus Red has a lightness of 57% 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: A red modeled on lotus petals, fresh and vivid; often used in classical garden waterscapes and the painting of Buddhist objects.
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 Lotus 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, Lotus 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.
Lotus 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.
