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Cinnabar Red
Cinnabar Red
#E94E1BClick to copy
Cinnabar Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(233, 78, 27)Copy
HSLhsl(15, 82%, 51%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(15, 88%, 91%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 67%, 88%, 9%)Copy
Cinnabar Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#E94E1B
Click to copy#1BB6E9
Click to copyAnalogous
#E91B4F
Click to copy#E9B51B
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1BE9B5
Click to copy#1B4FE9
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E94E1B
Click to copy#E79C83
Click to copy#F8E0D8
Click to copy#902E0E
Click to copy#331005
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyCinnabar 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
3.77 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.57 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.46 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.35 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Cinnabar Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Cinnabar Red Color Introduction
Definition
Cinnabar Red (HEX #E94E1B) has the RGB value rgb(233, 78, 27), the HSL value hsl(15°, 82%, 51%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 67%, 88%, 9%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Cinnabar Red is #1BB6E9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E91B4F and #E9B51B that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1BE9B5, #1B4FE9) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Cinnabar Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Cinnabar Red has a contrast ratio of 3.77:1 against white and 5.57:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Cinnabar Red has a lightness of 51% and a saturation of 82%, 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 traditional mineral pigment color, bright and vivid.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Cinnabar Red tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Cinnabar Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Cinnabar 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.
