Red-purple

HEX: #E40078 | Modern Palette

On White
4.60:1
PASS
On Black
4.57:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E40078
RGB
228, 0, 120
HSL
328°, 100% ,89%
CMYK
0, 100, 47.37, 10.59

About Red-purple

Red-purple (#E40078) is a color with RGB(228, 0, 120) and HSL(328.42°, 100%, 89.41%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #00E46C, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #78E400 and #0078E4. The name comes from Red-purple (English).

  • HEX: #E40078
  • RGB: 228, 0, 120
  • HSL: 328.42°, 100%, 89.41%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #00E46C
  • Triadic colors: #78E400, #0078E4
  • The name comes from Red-purple (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Red-purple #E40078 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Red-purple #E40078 pairs with #00E46C as its complementary color, and #78E400 and #0078E4 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Red-purple #E40078 moves from dark #1A000D tones through the base color to lighter #FFE6F3 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #838373
Protanopia #525279
Tritanopia #E12B2B
Achromatopsia #757575

Frequently Asked Questions

Red-purple (#E40078) is a color with RGB(228, 0, 120) and HSL(328.42°, 100%, 89.41%).

#E40078 pairs strongly with #00E46C as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E40078 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#E40078 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Red-purple is linked to Red-purple from English, meaning A color that is a mix of red and purple hues..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Red-purple
Meaning A color that is a mix of red and purple hues.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century

History

The concept of colors between red and purple has existed for millennia, often described with terms like 'crimson,' 'magenta,' 'fuchsia,' or 'tyrian purple,' depending on the specific hue and context. 'Red-purple' as a descriptive term is a more modern, straightforward compound adjective used to precisely locate a color on the color wheel, indicating it leans more towards red than a pure purple, but still contains significant purple characteristics. Its usage increased with the need for more precise color communication in art, design, and manufacturing.

First Recorded Use

The specific compound term 'red-purple' likely gained more common usage as color science and standardized color naming evolved. While 'purple' and 'red' have ancient origins, their precise combination as 'red-purple' for specific shades became more prevalent with industrial dyes and printing. Early color charts and scientific classifications from the late 19th and early 20th centuries would have solidified such terms.

Cultural Associations

Red-purple shades often carry connotations of royalty, luxury, passion, and creativity. Historically, purple dyes were expensive and thus associated with power and wealth (e.g., Tyrian purple). The red component adds intensity and vibrancy, often linking it to romance, energy, and drama. In modern contexts, colors like magenta (a bright red-purple) are frequently used in fashion, branding, and digital media to convey boldness and innovation.

Similar Named Colors
Mexican Pink #E4007C ΔE 0.89
Vivid Cerise #DA1D81 ΔE 2.89
Telemagenta #CF3476 ΔE 3.50
Dogwood Rose #D71868 ΔE 3.77

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E40078;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E40078;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E40078;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E40078,
        #C9FFE3
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E40078,
        #C9FFE3
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$red-purple: #E40078;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$red-purple-r: 228;
$red-purple-g: 0;
$red-purple-b: 120;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $red-purple;
    color: rgba($red-purple-r, $red-purple-g, $red-purple-b, 0.8);
}