Color swatch image showing #E25826 with RGB(226,88,38) values

#E25826 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E25826 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E25826 Color Information

#E25826 RGB value is (226, 88, 38). The hex color red value is 226, green is 88, and blue is 38. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 61 percent, 83 percent, 11 percent.

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#E25826 Color Meaning

Color #E25826 conveys vitality, warmth, and dynamic intensity. #E25826 vibrant orange red evokes flickering fire and energetic movement, signaling passion and creativity. Consequently, color #E25826 feels bold, lively, and emotionally stimulating. Psychologically, color #E25826 encourages action, motivation, and proactive thinking. #E25826 stimulates attention and energizes decision-making processes. Symbolically, color #E25826 references transformation, courage, and cultural vibrancy. Spiritually, #E25826 embodies personal power, emotional fire, and assertive energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #E25826 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
#E25826
RGB
rgb(226, 88, 38)
HSL
hsl(16°, 76%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 61%, 83%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 83%, 89%)
XYZ
35.2036 23.2881 4.4733
Yxy
23.2881 0.5591 0.3699
Hunter Lab
48.2577 5.8635 2.9705
CIE-Lab
55.3679 51.4556 54.0367

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue38 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Yellow83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E25826 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

#E25826 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 #E25826 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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#E25826

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E25826 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

#E25826

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E25826;

Text Color

color: #E25826;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E25826;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2582640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E25826;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E25826 0%, #893213 100%);

#E25826 Color FAQs

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