Color swatch image showing #E0116C with RGB(224,17,108) values
Color swatch image showing #E0116C with RGB(224,17,108) values

#E0116C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E0116C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E0116C Color Information

#E0116C RGB value is (224, 17, 108). The hex color red value is 224, green is 17, and blue is 108. Its HSL format shows a hue of 334°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 47 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 92 percent, 52 percent, 12 percent.

#E0116C color swatch
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#E0116C Color Meaning

Color #E0116C signifies vibrant sentiment, floral drama, and passionate memory. #E0116C bright, slightly purplish-pink is the color of its namesake bloom, suggesting Victorian sentimentality, vibrant lipstick, and intense, romantic feeling. Psychologically, color #E0116C stimulates emotional expression, nostalgic passion, and a sense of beauty that is both delicate and bold. #E0116C culturally references vintage valentines, certain national flowers, and the palette of romanticized spring. Spiritually, #E0116C color represents the heart's ornate expression, love that is both cultivated and wild, and memory colored by intense affection, acting as an emblem for deep, floral passion.

Color Conversion

Convert #E0116C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#E0116C
RGB
rgb(224, 17, 108)
HSL
hsl(334°, 86%, 47%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 92%, 52%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(334°, 92%, 88%)
XYZ
33.6477 17.3309 15.7591
Yxy
17.3309 0.5042 0.2597
Hunter Lab
41.6304 6.6475 0.3818
CIE-Lab
48.6743 74.9374 6.4998

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red224 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green17 / 255 (7%)
Blue108 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Yellow52 / 100 (52%)
52%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#E0116C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#E0116C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #E0116C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#E0116C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.70:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E0116C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#E0116C

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E0116C;

Text Color

color: #E0116C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E0116C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E0116C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E0116C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E0116C 0%, #840a3f 100%);

#E0116C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E0116C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.