Color swatch image showing #E52B51 with RGB(229,43,81) values

#E52B51 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E52B51 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E52B51 Color Information

#E52B51 RGB value is (229, 43, 81). The hex color red value is 229, green is 43, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 348°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 81 percent, 65 percent, 10 percent.

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#E52B51 Color Meaning

Color #E52B51 radiates vibrant endurance, botanical intensity, and defiant beauty. Named after a flower that never wilts in myth, #E52B51 rich magenta-red pulses with life force. Psychologically, color #E52B51 energizes without aggression—its blue undertone adds sophistication missing in pure reds. #E52B51 captures attention in cultural campaigns, performance wear, and feminist branding where passion meets purpose. Historically, #E52B51 grain was sacred in Aztec rituals, symbolizing immortality; the color inherits that legacy of resilience. Unlike trendy pinks, #E52B51 feels timeless yet urgent—ideal for causes demanding visibility without frivolity. Spiritually, #E52B51 represents undying commitment: love that persists, ideas that outlive opposition. Use color #E52B51 when your message must be seen, remembered, and respected—not just noticed.

Color Conversion

Convert #E52B51 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
#E52B51
RGB
rgb(229, 43, 81)
HSL
hsl(348°, 78%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 81%, 65%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(348°, 81%, 90%)
XYZ
34.6622 18.9798 9.6212
Yxy
18.9798 0.5479 0.3000
Hunter Lab
43.5658 6.7327 1.4183
CIE-Lab
50.6636 69.8823 25.8561

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E52B51 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

#E52B51 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 #E52B51 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+)

4.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E52B51 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

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E52B51;

Text Color

color: #E52B51;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E52B51;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E52B5140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E52B51;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E52B51 0%, #8e112a 100%);

#E52B51 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E52B51 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.