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#E20612 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E20612 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E20612 Color Information

#E20612 RGB value is (226, 6, 18). The hex color red value is 226, green is 6, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 97 percent, 92 percent, 11percent.

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#E20612 Color Meaning

Color #E20612 radiates urgent pride, institutional loyalty, and unapologetic visibility. As the official red of the University of Kansas, #E20612 near-pure spectral red (RGB 232, 0, 13) maximizes chromatic impact—designed to stand out in stadiums, banners, and digital feeds. Color #E20612 is not subtle; #E20612’s a signal. Its high luminance ensures legibility at distance, critical for sports and emergency contexts. Psychologically, color #E20612 spikes alertness and emotional arousal. Studies show red enhances performance in physical tasks but can impair complex cognition—making #E20612 ideal for rallying calls, not reflective spaces. Culturally, #E20612 embodies collective identity: alumni, athletes, and communities united under one pulse. Symbolically, color #E20612 represents passion with purpose. #E20612’s not random energy—#E20612’s directed heat. In branding beyond academia, #E20612 works best when paired with neutral tones to prevent visual overload. Spiritually, #E20612 echoes the Lakota concept of wówačhaŋtognaka: generosity through spirited action.

Color Conversion

Convert #E20612 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
#E20612
RGB
rgb(226, 6, 18)
HSL
hsl(357°, 95%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 97%, 92%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(357°, 97%, 89%)
XYZ
31.5383 16.3427 2.0645
Yxy
16.3427 0.6315 0.3272
Hunter Lab
40.4261 6.0154 1.8744
CIE-Lab
47.4209 72.7887 56.0155

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green6 / 255 (2%)
Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E20612 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

#E20612 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 #E20612 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E20612 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

#E20612

protanopia

#83810f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E20612;

Text Color

color: #E20612;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E20612;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2061240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E20612;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E20612 0%, #85030a 100%);

#E20612 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E20612 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.