Color swatch image showing #E2061F with RGB(226,6,31) values
Color swatch image showing #E2061F with RGB(226,6,31) values

#E2061F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E2061F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E2061F Color Information

#E2061F RGB value is (226, 6, 31). The hex color red value is 226, green is 6, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 97 percent, 86 percent, 11 percent.

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#E2061F Color Meaning

Color #E2061F declares urgency, unmediated passion, and chromatic sovereignty. Color #E2061F is one of the purest reds achievable in pigment form, with near-total absence of blue or yellow bias. #E2061F gives #E2061F a laser-like intensity that dominates any palette. In safety contexts, color #E2061F signals immediate danger or critical action—its high contrast against most backgrounds makes #E2061F universally legible. Psychological studies confirm that such saturated reds increase heart rate and reaction speed, explaining their use in emergency signage and sports uniforms. Art historically, color #E2061F revolutionized painting in the 19th century by offering lightfast vibrancy previously impossible with organic dyes. Today, #E2061F remains a benchmark for red in printing and digital calibration. Brands use color #E2061F sparingly—but effectively—to convey premium quality or radical confidence. Unlike brick or wine reds, color #E2061F refuses nuance; #E2061F demands a response. In retail, #E2061F increases perceived value when paired with neutral backgrounds, leveraging its rarity in nature to signal exclusivity. Symbolically, color #E2061F represents life force in its rawest form—blood, fire, primal drive. #E2061F is not the red of romance but of survival. In spiritual practice, #E2061F grounds the root chakra: stability through assertion. Color #E2061F appears in protest art and revolutionary iconography because #E2061F cannot be ignored. Designers deploy color #E2061F when silence is not an option—making #E2061F one of the most potent tools in visual communication.

Color Conversion

Convert #E2061F 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
#E2061F
RGB
rgb(226, 6, 31)
HSL
hsl(353°, 95%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 97%, 86%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 97%, 89%)
XYZ
31.6765 16.3979 2.7919
Yxy
16.3979 0.6227 0.3224
Hunter Lab
40.4943 6.0578 1.7979
CIE-Lab
47.4923 72.9856 50.4933

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green6 / 255 (2%)
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E2061F 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

#E2061F 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 #E2061F 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.

#FFFFFF
#E2061F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E2061F 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

#E2061F

protanopia

#838119

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2061F;

Text Color

color: #E2061F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2061F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2061F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2061F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2061F 0%, #850313 100%);

#E2061F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E2061F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.