Color swatch image showing #E5514A with RGB(229,81,74) values
Color swatch image showing #E5514A with RGB(229,81,74) values

#E5514A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E5514A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E5514A Color Information

#E5514A RGB value is (229, 81, 74). The hex color red value is 229, green is 81, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 75 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 68 percent, 10 percent.

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#E5514A Color Meaning

Color #E5514A blends warmth with edge, merging approachability and assertiveness in a single chromatic stroke. Color #E5514A is a coral-leaning red—brighter than salmon, deeper than rose—designed to feel human yet dynamic. Unlike cooler pinks, #E5514A carries orange undertones that evoke energy and sociability; unlike pure reds, #E5514A softens aggression with warmth. In consumer psychology, #E5514A hue increases perceived friendliness in service brands without sacrificing urgency. Fast-casual restaurants and telehealth platforms use color #E5514A to signal care that acts quickly. Functionally, color #E5514A performs well across media. #E5514A offers strong contrast against dark backgrounds and remains legible in small text with proper weighting. Digital accessibility tools confirm #E5514A passes AA standards for large text, making #E5514A viable for mobile CTAs. In packaging, #E5514A conveys freshness and approachability—common in beverages, snacks, and personal care. A/B testing shows higher engagement when color #E5514A replaces standard red in female-targeted campaigns, suggesting nuanced emotional resonance. Culturally, color #E5514A reflects modern empathy: caring that doesn’t wait to be asked. #E5514A appears in mental health apps and community initiatives as a symbol of active support. Spiritually, #E5514A aligns with the heart and sacral chakras in tandem—feeling and doing. Designers use color #E5514A when they want to signal warmth with willpower. #E5514A’s not passive pink—#E5514A’s pink with a plan.

Color Conversion

Convert #E5514A 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
#E5514A
RGB
rgb(229, 81, 74)
HSL
hsl(3°, 75%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 68%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(3°, 68%, 90%)
XYZ
36.4916 23.0373 9.0019
Yxy
23.0373 0.5325 0.3362
Hunter Lab
47.9972 6.5129 2.2752
CIE-Lab
55.1107 56.8908 35.4773

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green81 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E5514A 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

#E5514A 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 #E5514A 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
#E5514A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E5514A 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

#E5514A

protanopia

#a5a44c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E5514A;

Text Color

color: #E5514A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E5514A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E5514A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E5514A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5514A 0%, #9a1d16 100%);

#E5514A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E5514A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.