Color swatch image showing #E2509B with RGB(226,80,155) values

#E2509B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E2509B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E2509B Color Information

#E2509B RGB value is (226, 80, 155). The hex color red value is 226, green is 80, and blue is 155. Its HSL format shows a hue of 329°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 31 percent, 11 percent.

#E2509B color swatch
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#E2509B Color Meaning

Color #E2509B balances playfulness with assertive charm. #E2509B bright pink leans confident rather than delicate. #E2509B feels expressive and socially active. From a psychological angle, color #E2509B boosts mood and encourages open communication. #E2509B stimulates warmth while maintaining clarity. Because of color #E2509B works well in youthful yet professional visual identities. Symbolically and spiritually, color #E2509B represents joyful confidence and emotional openness. #E2509B reflects self expression that feels intentional rather than impulsive.

Color Conversion

Convert #E2509B 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
#E2509B
RGB
rgb(226, 80, 155)
HSL
hsl(329°, 72%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 31%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(329°, 65%, 89%)
XYZ
40.1491 24.2726 33.5793
Yxy
24.2726 0.4097 0.2477
Hunter Lab
49.2672 7.8228 -1.0384
CIE-Lab
56.3597 63.2639 -10.3663

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green80 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue155 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E2509B 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

#E2509B 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 #E2509B 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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#E2509B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E2509B 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

#E2509B

protanopia

#a3a189

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2509B;

Text Color

color: #E2509B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2509B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2509B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2509B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2509B 0%, #9a195b 100%);

#E2509B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E2509B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.