Color swatch image showing #E25821 with RGB(226,88,33) values

#E25821 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E25821 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E25821 Color Information

#E25821 RGB value is (226, 88, 33). The hex color red value is 226, green is 88, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 17°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 61 percent, 85 percent, 11 percent.

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#E25821 Color Meaning

Color #E25821 conveys vitality, warmth, and dynamic intensity. #E25821 vibrant orange red evokes flickering fire and energetic movement, signaling passion and creativity. Consequently, color #E25821 feels bold, lively, and emotionally stimulating. Psychologically, color #E25821 encourages action, motivation, and proactive thinking. #E25821 stimulates attention and energizes decision-making processes. Symbolically, color #E25821 references transformation, courage, and cultural vibrancy. Spiritually, #E25821 embodies personal power, emotional fire, and assertive energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #E25821 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
#E25821
RGB
rgb(226, 88, 33)
HSL
hsl(17°, 77%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 61%, 85%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(17°, 85%, 89%)
XYZ
35.1283 23.2580 4.0766
Yxy
23.2580 0.5624 0.3723
Hunter Lab
48.2265 5.8387 3.0203
CIE-Lab
55.3371 51.3321 56.0872

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue33 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E25821 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

#E25821 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 #E25821 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+)

3.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E25821 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E25821;

Text Color

color: #E25821;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E25821;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2582140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E25821;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E25821 0%, #883312 100%);

#E25821 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E25821 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.