Color swatch image showing #E55140 with RGB(229,81,64) values

#E55140 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E55140 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E55140 Color Information

#E55140 RGB value is (229, 81, 64). The hex color red value is 229, green is 81, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 6°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 72 percent, 10 percent.

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#E55140 Color Meaning

Color #E55140 blends warmth with edge, merging approachability and assertiveness in a single chromatic stroke. Color #E55140 is a coral-leaning red—brighter than salmon, deeper than rose—designed to feel human yet dynamic. Unlike cooler pinks, #E55140 carries orange undertones that evoke energy and sociability; unlike pure reds, #E55140 softens aggression with warmth. In consumer psychology, #E55140 hue increases perceived friendliness in service brands without sacrificing urgency. Fast-casual restaurants and telehealth platforms use color #E55140 to signal care that acts quickly. Functionally, color #E55140 performs well across media. #E55140 offers strong contrast against dark backgrounds and remains legible in small text with proper weighting. Digital accessibility tools confirm #E55140 passes AA standards for large text, making #E55140 viable for mobile CTAs. In packaging, #E55140 conveys freshness and approachability—common in beverages, snacks, and personal care. A/B testing shows higher engagement when color #E55140 replaces standard red in female-targeted campaigns, suggesting nuanced emotional resonance. Culturally, color #E55140 reflects modern empathy: caring that doesn’t wait to be asked. #E55140 appears in mental health apps and community initiatives as a symbol of active support. Spiritually, #E55140 aligns with the heart and sacral chakras in tandem—feeling and doing. Designers use color #E55140 when they want to signal warmth with willpower. #E55140’s not passive pink—#E55140’s pink with a plan.

Color Conversion

Convert #E55140 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
#E55140
RGB
rgb(229, 81, 64)
HSL
hsl(6°, 76%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 72%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(6°, 72%, 90%)
XYZ
36.1809 22.9130 7.3662
Yxy
22.9130 0.5444 0.3448
Hunter Lab
47.8675 6.4096 2.4807
CIE-Lab
54.9827 56.4088 40.8901

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green81 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow72 / 100 (72%)
72%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E55140 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

#E55140 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 #E55140 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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#E55140

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.76:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E55140 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

#E55140

protanopia

#a5a444

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E55140;

Text Color

color: #E55140;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E55140;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E5514040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E55140;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E55140 0%, #962114 100%);

#E55140 Color FAQs

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