Amaranth

HEX: #E52B50 | red

On White
4.38:1
FAIL
On Black
4.79:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E52B50
RGB
229, 43, 80
HSL
348°, 78% ,53%
CMYK
0, 81, 65, 10

About Amaranth

Amaranth (#E52B50) is a color with RGB(229, 43, 80) and HSL(348.1°, 78.2%, 53.3%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #2BE5C0, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #50E52B and #2B50E5. The name comes from amarantos (Greek).

  • HEX: #E52B50
  • RGB: 229, 43, 80
  • HSL: 348.1°, 78.2%, 53.3%
  • Mood: Energetic, Romantic
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #2BE5C0
  • Triadic colors: #50E52B, #2B50E5
  • The name comes from amarantos (Greek).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Amaranth #E52B50 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

Amaranth #E52B50 pairs with #2BE5C0 as its complementary color, and #50E52B and #2B50E5 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 Amaranth #E52B50 moves from dark #170307 tones through the base color to lighter #FCE8EC tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Romantic
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #888847
Protanopia #5C5C52
Tritanopia #E43131
Achromatopsia #797979

Frequently Asked Questions

Amaranth (#E52B50) is a color with RGB(229, 43, 80) and HSL(348.1°, 78.2%, 53.3%).

#E52B50 pairs strongly with #2BE5C0 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E52B50 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#E52B50 is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic.

The name Amaranth is linked to amarantos from Greek, meaning The Greek word 'amarantos' translates to 'undying' or 'unfading', referring to a flower believed to never wither..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word amarantos
Meaning The Greek word 'amarantos' translates to 'undying' or 'unfading', referring to a flower believed to never wither.
Language Greek
First Recorded Use 17th Century

History

The amaranth flower, known for its vibrant, long-lasting blooms, inspired the color's name. Early uses of the color term were often associated with textiles and dyes aiming to replicate the flower's distinctive shade. Its precise hue has varied over time, sometimes leaning more towards red, other times towards purple, reflecting different botanical species and artistic interpretations. The color gained some prominence in fashion and art during the Victorian era.

First Recorded Use

The color name 'amaranth' first appeared in English in the late 17th century, specifically in 1690, to describe a reddish-purple hue resembling the flower.

Cultural Associations

In various cultures, the amaranth flower symbolizes immortality, unfading love, and resilience due to its enduring nature. It is often associated with mythical properties and has been used in traditional ceremonies and decorations. The color itself evokes a sense of richness and depth, often linked to passion and vitality.

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Desire #EA3C53 ΔE 3.06
Rusty Red #DA2C43 ΔE 3.64

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E52B50;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E52B50;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E52B50;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E52B50,
        #2BE5C0
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E52B50,
        #2BE5C0
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$amaranth: #E52B50;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$amaranth-r: 229;
$amaranth-g: 43;
$amaranth-b: 80;

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