Amaranth

#E52B50

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What Color is Amaranth

Amaranth (#E52B50) is a warm red color associated with the autumn season. Its complementary color is #1AD4AF.

What color is opposite Amaranth?

The opposite color to Amaranth is Shamrock (#1ad4af).

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Additional Information

  • Color Family: Red
  • Temperature: Warm
  • Associated Season: Autumn
  • Complementary Color: #1AD4AF
  • Brightness: 103/255
  • Saturation: 81%

Color Conversions

Hex
#E52B50
RGB
229, 43, 80
RGB %
90%, 17%, 31%
HSL
348°, 78%, 53%
HSV
348°, 81%, 90%
CMYK
0%, 81%, 65%, 10%
LAB
51, 70, 26
XYZ
34.62, 18.96, 9.43

CSS Snippets

CSS Hex
color: #E52B50;
CSS RGB
color: rgb(229, 43, 80);
Background
background-color: #E52B50;
Border
border: 1px solid #E52B50;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E52B5040;
Linear Gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E52B50 0%, #ffffff 100%);

Colors That Pair Well With Amaranth

Bold Contrast

Pair with Shamrock for maximum visual impact. Perfect for call-to-action buttons or attention-grabbing designs.

#E52B50#1ad4af

Clean & Professional

Combine with white and dark gray for a clean, professional look. Ideal for business websites and corporate branding.

#E52B50#FFFFFF#1F2937

Harmonious Depth

Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.

#ea5573#b72240

What Goes With Amaranth?

Explore color palettes containing Amaranth and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.

Accessibility

Contrast with Black and White

Contrast with Black

UI Examples

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WCAG Score: 0

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Contrast with White

UI Examples

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WCAG Score: 0

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AA Normal Text
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Color Blindness Simulation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Amaranth?
#E52B50 — see all color formats above.
What colors go with Amaranth?
See our recommended pairings with design context, or explore the color harmonies for more options.
Is Amaranth accessible for text?
Check the accessibility section for WCAG contrast ratios against black and white backgrounds.
How do I use Amaranth in CSS?
Copy ready-to-use code from the CSS snippets section, or click any format in Color Conversions to copy.