Color swatch image showing #E2724E with RGB(226,114,78) values
Color swatch image showing #E2724E with RGB(226,114,78) values

#E2724E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E2724E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E2724E Color Information

#E2724E RGB value is (226, 114, 78). The hex color red value is 226, green is 114, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 65 percent, 11 percent.

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#E2724E Color Meaning

Color #E2724E signifies grounded vitality, earthy strength, and warm energy. Its muted reddish-orange tone evokes clay, stone, and natural robustness. Psychologically, color #E2724E enhances focus, confidence, and practical energy. In design, color #E2724E works in earthy palettes, rustic compositions, and natural-inspired spaces, adding warmth and depth. Symbolically, #E2724E represents resilience, groundedness, and enduring vitality. Spiritually, color #E2724E encourages grounded mindfulness, patient awareness, and centered energy. Across cultures, #E2724E resonates with natural materials, traditional crafts, and earthy aesthetics.

Color Conversion

Convert #E2724E 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
#E2724E
RGB
rgb(226, 114, 78)
HSL
hsl(15°, 72%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 65%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 65%, 89%)
XYZ
38.7565 28.7534 10.7150
Yxy
28.7534 0.4954 0.3676
Hunter Lab
53.6222 5.6968 3.2547
CIE-Lab
60.5634 40.7560 39.6692

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue78 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E2724E 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

#E2724E 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 #E2724E 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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#E2724E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E2724E 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

#E2724E

protanopia

#b2b057

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2724E;

Text Color

color: #E2724E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2724E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2724E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2724E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2724E 0%, #9a3919 100%);

#E2724E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E2724E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.