Red-purple
HEX: #E40078 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#E40078
228, 0, 120
328°, 100% ,89%
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
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #E40078 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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);
}