All you need to know about Cinnabar.

Find out what the color means and how you can pair it with other colors to achieve beautiful results.

Cinnabar Color Guide: Bold, Vibrant, and Earthy

Cinnabar (#E34234) is a strong, spicy red-orange color inspired by the mineral of the same name. This vibrant hue was once commonly used in ancient jewelry, though its use as a pigment was discontinued due to the harmful health effects of mercury sulfide, the mineral's key ingredient. Known for its striking presence, Cinnabar exudes energy and warmth.

Symbolism and Appeal of Cinnabar (#E34234)

Cinnabar strikes a unique balance, combining the warmth of red, the liveliness of orange, and the earthy tones of brown. It symbolizes vibrancy, passion, and vitality, adding a lively yet grounded feel to designs. Its captivating hue creates a dynamic and exciting atmosphere.

Perfect Pairings with Cinnabar (#E34234)

Cinnabar pairs beautifully with nearby shades of yellow (#FFFF00) and orange (#FFA500), creating warm, inviting palettes.

For added contrast, combine Cinnabar with its complementary colors like aqua (#00FFFF), turquoise (#30D5C8), and other blues (#0000FF) for a vibrant, eye-catching effect.

Cinnabar Color Specifications

Hex Code: #E34234 – A bold and earthy red-orange color that adds warmth, vibrancy, and excitement to any design.

Color conversion

HEX
#E34234

RGB DECIMAL
227, 66, 52

RGB PERCENTAGE
0.9, 0.3, 0.2

HSL
4.8, 0.8, 0.5, 1.0

HSV
4.8, 0.8, 0.9

CMYK
0.0, 0.7, 0.8, 0.1

LAB
52.4, 61.1, 44.4

NUMBER
14893620

LUMINANCE
0.20

Looking for Cinnabar-related hues?
These would work too:

Cinnabar

#E34234

Monochromatic
Analogous
Complimentary
Compound
Triad
Tetradic
Shades