What is Cinnabar color? Meaning, Hex codes and Palettes

Explore the hex code, RGB, HSL, CMYK and LAB values for Cinnabar, see how it looks for people with color vision deficiencies, and find color harmonies built around it.

#E84B3D
HEX#E84B3D
RGB232, 75, 61
HSL5°, 79%, 57%
HSB5°, 74%, 91%
CMYK0, 68, 74, 9
LAB55, 60, 42
XYZ36.6, 22.5, 6.8
LCH55, 73, 35°
LUV55, 123, 32
HWB5°, 24%, 9%

Cinnabar Color Variations

Shades, tints, tones and hues built from cinnabar. Hover any swatch to see its hex code.

Shades

#E84B3D
#C74034
#A6362C
#852B23
#63201A
#421511
#210B09
#000000

Tints

#E84B3D
#EB6559
#EF7E74
#F29890
#F5B2AC
#F8CCC8
#FCE5E3
#FFFFFF

Tones

#E84B3D
#D95347
#CA5A50
#BB625A
#AD6963
#9E716D
#8F7876
#808080

Hues

#E84B3D
#E8CB3D
#84E83D
#3DE876
#3DDAE8
#3D5AE8
#A13DE8
#E83DAF

Cinnabar Color Contrast

Check how readable text and graphics are against cinnabar. Adjust the text and background colors to see the WCAG contrast score update in real time.

Text Color
#000000
Background Color
#E84B3D
5.50Good

High Contrast Sample Text

Strong color contrast improves legibility for everyone.

Cinnabar color #E84B3D is a vibrant reddish-orange shade associated with energy, passion, confidence, and creativity. Inspired by the natural mineral cinnabar, this warm color has historical significance in art and culture, where it has been used to represent vitality, power, and prosperity. Its bold appearance makes it a popular choice for designs that need a sense of warmth and visual impact.

Cinnabar Color Harmonies

Ready-made color scheme combinations built around cinnabar, from subtle analogous palettes to bold, high-contrast pairings.

Analogous

#E83D84
#E84B3D
#E8A13D

Complementary

#E84B3D
#3DDAE8

Split Complementary

#E84B3D
#3DE8A1
#3D84E8

Triadic

#E84B3D
#3DE84B
#4B3DE8

Tetradic

#E84B3D
#DAE83D
#3DDAE8
#4B3DE8

Square

#E84B3D
#84E83D
#3DDAE8
#A13DE8

Cinnabar Color Blindness Preview

See how cinnabar is perceived by people with the most common color vision deficiencies.

Protanopia
#E84B3D
Original
#A4A340
Protanopia
Deuteranopia
#E84B3D
Original
#ADB941
Deuteranopia
Tritanopia
#E84B3D
Original
#E04344
Tritanopia
Achromatopsia
#E84B3D
Original
#787878
Achromatopsia

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What colors go with Cinnabar?

Cinnabar pairs well with neutral shades like beige, cream, white, and charcoal, as well as complementary colors like teal and deep green. These combinations help balance its warm, energetic appearance while creating stylish and eye-catching palettes.

2. What colors make Cinnabar?

Cinnabar can be created by mixing red with a small amount of orange or yellow to achieve its warm reddish-orange tone. Adjusting the ratio of red and orange can create variations ranging from deeper red shades to brighter orange hues.

3. What color is Cinnabar?

Cinnabar is a vibrant red-orange color with the hex code #E84B3D. It has a warm, fiery appearance that combines the intensity of red with the brightness of orange.

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