Color swatch image showing #E5512B with RGB(229,81,43) values

#E5512B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E5512B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E5512B Color Information

#E5512B RGB value is (229, 81, 43). The hex color red value is 229, green is 81, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 81 percent, 10 percent.

#E5512B color swatch
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#E5512B Color Meaning

Color #E5512B conveys vitality, warmth, and dynamic intensity. #E5512B vibrant orange red evokes flickering fire and energetic movement, signaling passion and creativity. Consequently, color #E5512B feels bold, lively, and emotionally stimulating. Psychologically, color #E5512B encourages action, motivation, and proactive thinking. #E5512B stimulates attention and energizes decision-making processes. Symbolically, color #E5512B references transformation, courage, and cultural vibrancy. Spiritually, #E5512B embodies personal power, emotional fire, and assertive energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #E5512B 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
#E5512B
RGB
rgb(229, 81, 43)
HSL
hsl(12°, 78%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 81%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 81%, 90%)
XYZ
35.6916 22.7173 4.7892
Yxy
22.7173 0.5648 0.3595
Hunter Lab
47.6627 6.2478 2.8022
CIE-Lab
54.7799 55.6414 51.4354

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green81 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue43 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E5512B 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

#E5512B 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 #E5512B 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.

#FFFFFF
#E5512B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E5512B 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

#E5512B

protanopia

#a5a434

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E5512B;

Text Color

color: #E5512B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E5512B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E5512B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E5512B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5512B 0%, #8e2a11 100%);

#E5512B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E5512B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.