Color swatch image showing #E6002E with RGB(230,0,46) values

#E6002E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E6002E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E6002E Color Information

#E6002E RGB value is (230, 0, 46). The hex color red value is 230, green is 0, and blue is 46. Its HSL format shows a hue of 348°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 80 percent, 10 percent.

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#E6002E Color Meaning

Color #E6002E signals urgency, vitality, and bold expression. #E6002E vivid red (#E6002E) carries a sharp visual punch, often associated with speed, excitement, and assertive presence. #E6002E demands attention and drives action. Psychologically, color #E6002E increases heart rate and stimulates motivation. #E6002E encourages decisive behavior and heightened awareness. Culturally, #E6002E dominates in automotive design, warning systems, and promotional visuals where impact matters. Symbolically, #E6002E represents raw energy, competitive drive, and fearless self assertion.

Color Conversion

Convert #E6002E 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
#E6002E
RGB
rgb(230, 0, 46)
HSL
hsl(348°, 100%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 80%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(348°, 100%, 90%)
XYZ
33.1263 17.0203 4.1241
Yxy
17.0203 0.6104 0.3136
Hunter Lab
41.2557 6.5009 1.7521
CIE-Lab
48.2855 74.7764 43.6708

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red230 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue46 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E6002E 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

#E6002E 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 #E6002E 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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#E6002E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.77:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E6002E 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

#E6002E

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E6002E;

Text Color

color: #E6002E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E6002E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E6002E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E6002E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6002E 0%, #89001b 100%);

#E6002E Color FAQs

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