Color swatch image showing #E2724A with RGB(226,114,74) values
Color swatch image showing #E2724A with RGB(226,114,74) values

#E2724A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E2724A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E2724A Color Information

#E2724A RGB value is (226, 114, 74). The hex color red value is 226, green is 114, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 16°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 67 percent, 11 percent.

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#E2724A Color Meaning

Color #E2724A signifies grounded vitality, earthy strength, and warm energy. Its muted reddish-orange tone evokes clay, stone, and natural robustness. Psychologically, color #E2724A enhances focus, confidence, and practical energy. In design, color #E2724A works in earthy palettes, rustic compositions, and natural-inspired spaces, adding warmth and depth. Symbolically, #E2724A represents resilience, groundedness, and enduring vitality. Spiritually, color #E2724A encourages grounded mindfulness, patient awareness, and centered energy. Across cultures, #E2724A resonates with natural materials, traditional crafts, and earthy aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #E2724A 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
#E2724A
RGB
rgb(226, 114, 74)
HSL
hsl(16°, 72%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 67%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(16°, 67%, 89%)
XYZ
38.6174 28.6978 9.9824
Yxy
28.6978 0.4996 0.3713
Hunter Lab
53.5703 5.6484 3.3577
CIE-Lab
60.5140 40.5248 41.7382

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow67 / 100 (67%)
67%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E2724A 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

#E2724A 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 #E2724A 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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#E2724A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E2724A 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

#E2724A

protanopia

#b2b054

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2724A;

Text Color

color: #E2724A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2724A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2724A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2724A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2724A 0%, #973a19 100%);

#E2724A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E2724A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.