Color swatch image showing #E20635 with RGB(226,6,53) values

#E20635 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E20635 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E20635 Color Information

#E20635 RGB value is (226, 6, 53). The hex color red value is 226, green is 6, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 97 percent, 77 percent, 11 percent.

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#E20635 Color Meaning

Color #E20635 signals urgency, vitality, and bold expression. #E20635 vivid red (#E20635) carries a sharp visual punch, often associated with speed, excitement, and assertive presence. #E20635 demands attention and drives action. Psychologically, color #E20635 increases heart rate and stimulates motivation. #E20635 encourages decisive behavior and heightened awareness. Culturally, #E20635 dominates in automotive design, warning systems, and promotional visuals where impact matters. Symbolically, #E20635 represents raw energy, competitive drive, and fearless self assertion.

Color Conversion

Convert #E20635 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
#E20635
RGB
rgb(226, 6, 53)
HSL
hsl(347°, 95%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 97%, 77%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(347°, 97%, 89%)
XYZ
32.0718 16.5560 4.8734
Yxy
16.5560 0.5995 0.3095
Hunter Lab
40.6891 6.1797 1.5775
CIE-Lab
47.6957 73.5448 38.8099

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green6 / 255 (2%)
Blue53 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E20635 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

#E20635 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 #E20635 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
#E20635

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E20635 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

#E20635

protanopia

#83812a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E20635;

Text Color

color: #E20635;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E20635;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2063540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E20635;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E20635 0%, #850320 100%);

#E20635 Color FAQs

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