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#E3000C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E3000C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E3000C Color Information

#E3000C RGB value is (227, 0, 12). The hex color red value is 227, green is 0, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 95 percent, 11percent.

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#E3000C Color Meaning

Color #E3000C radiates urgent pride, institutional loyalty, and unapologetic visibility. As the official red of the University of Kansas, #E3000C near-pure spectral red (RGB 232, 0, 13) maximizes chromatic impact—designed to stand out in stadiums, banners, and digital feeds. Color #E3000C is not subtle; #E3000C’s a signal. Its high luminance ensures legibility at distance, critical for sports and emergency contexts. Psychologically, color #E3000C spikes alertness and emotional arousal. Studies show red enhances performance in physical tasks but can impair complex cognition—making #E3000C ideal for rallying calls, not reflective spaces. Culturally, #E3000C embodies collective identity: alumni, athletes, and communities united under one pulse. Symbolically, color #E3000C represents passion with purpose. #E3000C’s not random energy—#E3000C’s directed heat. In branding beyond academia, #E3000C works best when paired with neutral tones to prevent visual overload. Spiritually, #E3000C echoes the Lakota concept of wówačhaŋtognaka: generosity through spirited action.

Color Conversion

Convert #E3000C 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
#E3000C
RGB
rgb(227, 0, 12)
HSL
hsl(357°, 100%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 95%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(357°, 100%, 89%)
XYZ
31.7449 16.3574 1.8320
Yxy
16.3574 0.6357 0.3276
Hunter Lab
40.4443 6.0906 1.9048
CIE-Lab
47.4400 73.4605 58.1305

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red227 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E3000C 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

#E3000C 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 #E3000C 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+)

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.92:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E3000C 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

#E3000C

protanopia

#817f09

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E3000C;

Text Color

color: #E3000C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E3000C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E3000C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E3000C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E3000C 0%, #890007 100%);

#E3000C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E3000C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.