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#E2728A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E2728A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E2728A Color Information

#E2728A RGB value is (226, 114, 138). The hex color red value is 226, green is 114, and blue is 138. Its HSL format shows a hue of 347°, saturation of 66 percent, and lightness of67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 39 percent, 11percent.

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#E2728A Color Meaning

Color #E2728A embodies compassionate maturity, romantic durability, and softened passion. #E2728A recurring dusty pink-red-violet consistently communicates emotion that has been felt deeply and integrated over time. Psychologically, PaleVioletRed (#E2728A) comforts and connects, blending the warmth of affection with the wisdom of experience. #E2728A fosters empathetic understanding and a nurturing strength, speaking to a heart that remains tender but is no longer fragile. #E2728A color is emotionally resonant without being demanding, offering a sophisticated and sustainable form of love. Symbolically, PaleVioletRed (#E2728A) represents a scar that has healed into greater sensitivity, passion that has mellowed into devotion, and beauty that acknowledges its own history. #E2728A is the color of a cherished, oft-read love letter. Culturally, #E2728A carries a literary and vintage film quality, often associated with complex, empathetic characters of depth. In its role as a web color, PaleVioletRed (#E2728A) provides a specific, emotionally nuanced alternative to pure pinks or reds, allowing digital design to express a more mature form of sentiment.

Color Conversion

Convert #E2728A 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
#E2728A
RGB
rgb(226, 114, 138)
HSL
hsl(347°, 66%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 39%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(347°, 50%, 89%)
XYZ
41.9688 30.0384 27.6307
Yxy
30.0384 0.4212 0.3015
Hunter Lab
54.8073 6.8372 0.8200
CIE-Lab
61.6873 45.8846 7.3221

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue138 / 255 (54%)
54%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E2728A 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

#E2728A 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 #E2728A 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+)

3.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E2728A 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

#b2b084

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2728A;

Text Color

color: #E2728A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2728A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2728A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2728A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2728A 0%, #a4223e 100%);

#E2728A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E2728A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.