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Red Plum Blossom
Red Plum Blossom
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Red Plum Blossom Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(230, 92, 92)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 73%, 63%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 60%, 90%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 60%, 60%, 10%)Copy
Red Plum Blossom Color Schemes
Complementary
#E65C5C
Click to copy#5CE6E6
Click to copyAnalogous
#E65CA1
Click to copy#E6A15C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#5CE6A1
Click to copy#5CA1E6
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E65C5C
Click to copy#EDBBBB
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#BF1D1D
Click to copy#661010
Click to copy#0E0202
Click to copyRed Plum Blossom 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
3.47 : 1
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Black background #000000
6.05 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.18 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.64 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Red Plum Blossom Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Red Plum Blossom Color Introduction
Definition
Red Plum Blossom (HEX #E65C5C) has the RGB value rgb(230, 92, 92), the HSL value hsl(0°, 73%, 63%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 60%, 60%, 10%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Red Plum Blossom is #5CE6E6, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E65CA1 and #E6A15C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#5CE6A1, #5CA1E6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Red Plum Blossom uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Red Plum Blossom has a contrast ratio of 3.47:1 against white and 6.05:1 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, Red Plum Blossom has a lightness of 63% and a saturation of 73%, 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 pink like that of red plum blossoms.
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 Red Plum Blossom 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, Red Plum Blossom is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Red Plum Blossom 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.
