#E3255B Color Information
#E3255B RGB value is (227, 37, 91). The hex color red value is 227, green is 37, and blue is 91. Its HSL format shows a hue of 343°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 60 percent, 11 percent.
#E3255B Color Meaning
Color #E3255B radiates vibrant endurance, botanical intensity, and defiant beauty. Named after a flower that never wilts in myth, #E3255B rich magenta-red pulses with life force. Psychologically, color #E3255B energizes without aggression—its blue undertone adds sophistication missing in pure reds. #E3255B captures attention in cultural campaigns, performance wear, and feminist branding where passion meets purpose. Historically, #E3255B grain was sacred in Aztec rituals, symbolizing immortality; the color inherits that legacy of resilience. Unlike trendy pinks, #E3255B feels timeless yet urgent—ideal for causes demanding visibility without frivolity. Spiritually, #E3255B represents undying commitment: love that persists, ideas that outlive opposition. Use color #E3255B when your message must be seen, remembered, and respected—not just noticed.
Color Conversion
Convert #E3255B 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.
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Color Variations
#E3255B 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
#E3255B 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 #E3255B 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #E3255B 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#E3255B Color FAQs
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