Color swatch image showing #E2062A with RGB(226,6,42) values

#E2062A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E2062A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E2062A Color Information

#E2062A RGB value is (226, 6, 42). The hex color red value is 226, green is 6, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 97 percent, 81 percent, 11 percent.

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#E2062A Color Meaning

Color #E2062A signals urgency, vitality, and bold expression. #E2062A vivid red (#E2062A) carries a sharp visual punch, often associated with speed, excitement, and assertive presence. #E2062A demands attention and drives action. Psychologically, color #E2062A increases heart rate and stimulates motivation. #E2062A encourages decisive behavior and heightened awareness. Culturally, #E2062A dominates in automotive design, warning systems, and promotional visuals where impact matters. Symbolically, #E2062A represents raw energy, competitive drive, and fearless self assertion.

Color Conversion

Convert #E2062A 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
#E2062A
RGB
rgb(226, 6, 42)
HSL
hsl(350°, 95%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 97%, 81%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 97%, 89%)
XYZ
31.8471 16.4662 3.6902
Yxy
16.4662 0.6124 0.3166
Hunter Lab
40.5786 6.1103 1.7031
CIE-Lab
47.5802 73.2277 44.8976

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green6 / 255 (2%)
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E2062A 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

#E2062A 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 #E2062A 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+)

4.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E2062A 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

#E2062A

protanopia

#838121

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2062A;

Text Color

color: #E2062A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2062A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2062A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2062A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2062A 0%, #850319 100%);

#E2062A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E2062A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.