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Crabapple Red
Crabapple Red
#E87A90Click to copy
Crabapple Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(232, 122, 144)Copy
HSLhsl(348, 71%, 69%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(348, 47%, 91%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 47%, 38%, 9%)Copy
Crabapple Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#E87A90
Click to copy#7AE8D2
Click to copyAnalogous
#E87AC7
Click to copy#E89B7A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#7AE89B
Click to copy#7AC7E8
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E87A90
Click to copy#F3D5DB
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#D72549
Click to copy#80162B
Click to copy#29070E
Click to copyCrabapple 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
2.76 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.62 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.53 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.58 : 1
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Crabapple Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Crabapple Red Color Introduction
Definition
Crabapple Red (HEX #E87A90) has the RGB value rgb(232, 122, 144), the HSL value hsl(348°, 71%, 69%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 47%, 38%, 9%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Crabapple Red is #7AE8D2, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E87AC7 and #E89B7A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#7AE89B, #7AC7E8) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Crabapple Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Crabapple Red has a contrast ratio of 2.76:1 against white and 7.62:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors 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, Crabapple Red has a lightness of 69% and a saturation of 71%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A red modeled on crabapple blossoms, tender and graceful; a classic color for classical garden decor and women’s clothing, expressing gentle beauty.
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 Crabapple 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, Crabapple Red 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.
Crabapple 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.
