Color swatch image showing #E47172 with RGB(228,113,114) values

#E47172 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E47172 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E47172 Color Information

#E47172 RGB value is (228, 113, 114). The hex color red value is 228, green is 113, and blue is 114. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 50 percent, 11 percent.

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#E47172 Color Meaning

Color #E47172 reflects romantic energy, emotional vibrancy, and expressive charm. #E47172 soft yet vivid pink hue promotes warmth, affection, and approachable intensity. Color #E47172 psychologically encourages emotional openness, connection, and positive interactions. Culturally, color #E47172 is tied to femininity, elegance, and playful sophistication in Western contexts, while in Eastern symbolism #E47172 often conveys gentle affection, love, and celebration. Fengshui sees #E47172 as promoting harmonious relationships and stimulating compassionate energy in shared spaces. Spiritually, color #E47172 resonates with the Heart Chakra, enhancing empathy, emotional healing, and loving interaction. Designers and artists use #E47172 soft vivid shade in fashion, interiors, and graphics where warmth, emotional engagement, and visual appeal are desired. Its bright, gentle character combines energy with soothing presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #E47172 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
#E47172
RGB
rgb(228, 113, 114)
HSL
hsl(359°, 68%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 50%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 50%, 89%)
XYZ
40.9373 29.5191 19.4597
Yxy
29.5191 0.4553 0.3283
Hunter Lab
54.3315 6.5061 2.0309
CIE-Lab
61.2371 44.6800 20.5111

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green113 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue114 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E47172 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

#E47172 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 #E47172 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E47172 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

#b2b172

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E47172;

Text Color

color: #E47172;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E47172;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E4717240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E47172;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E47172 0%, #a62022 100%);

#E47172 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E47172 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.