Color swatch image showing #E2726A with RGB(226,114,106) values
Color swatch image showing #E2726A with RGB(226,114,106) values

#E2726A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E2726A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E2726A Color Information

#E2726A RGB value is (226, 114, 106). The hex color red value is 226, green is 114, and blue is 106. Its HSL format shows a hue of 4°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 53 percent, 11 percent.

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#E2726A Color Meaning

Color #E2726A conveys emotional vibrancy, gentle passion, and subtle warmth. Its soft reddish-pink tone evokes romantic energy and aesthetic charm. Psychologically, color #E2726A stimulates affectionate feelings, creative energy, and emotional openness. In design, color #E2726A works well in floral, romantic, or soft accent palettes, adding warmth and character. Symbolically, #E2726A embodies love, subtle intensity, and tender expression. Spiritually, color #E2726A encourages compassion, mindfulness, and gentle emotional awareness. Across cultures, #E2726A resonates with tender aesthetics, ceremonial softness, and heartfelt communication.

Color Conversion

Convert #E2726A 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
#E2726A
RGB
rgb(226, 114, 106)
HSL
hsl(4°, 67%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 53%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(4°, 53%, 89%)
XYZ
39.9829 29.2440 17.1730
Yxy
29.2440 0.4628 0.3385
Hunter Lab
54.0777 6.1274 2.3382
CIE-Lab
60.9964 42.7600 24.6939

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue106 / 255 (42%)
42%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E2726A 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

#E2726A 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 #E2726A 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+)

3.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E2726A 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

#E2726A

protanopia

#b2b06c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2726A;

Text Color

color: #E2726A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2726A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2726A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2726A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2726A 0%, #a12820 100%);

#E2726A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E2726A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.