When Pure Bloom before Blossoming

#e5726e RGB(229,114,110)

About this color

When Pure Bloom before Blossoming reads as light and vivid — a red tone recorded at #e5726e, RGB(229, 114, 110).

#e5726eRGB(229, 114, 110)

HSL 2° · 70% saturation · 66% lightness

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Psychology

Lighter reds lean playful and energetic, evoking warmth, appetite and optimism.

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History

Red ochre is among the oldest pigments used by humans — found in cave paintings dating back over 70,000 years, suggesting an early and enduring fascination with this hue.

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Design use

A light red like this is most useful as a base layer in light-mode design systems, lending warmth or cool clarity to an otherwise white canvas. Works well with a bold complementary accent.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, pair this red with navy for classic contrast, with gold for a rich celebratory feel, or with soft pink and dusty rose for tonal warmth.

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Color formats

Name
When Pure Bloom before Blossoming
HEX
#e5726e
RGB
rgb(229,114,110)
RGB%
rgb(89.8%,44.7%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(2,70%,66%)
HSV
hsv(2,52%,90%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,50,52,10)
LAB
lab(61,44,23)
LCH
lch(61,50,28)
sRGB
(0.898,0.447,0.431)
HEX8
#e5726eff
CSS Name
Decimal
229114110

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Color info

Lightness
66%
Saturation
70%
Hue
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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