Color swatch image showing #E60038 with RGB(230,0,56) values
Color swatch image showing #E60038 with RGB(230,0,56) values

#E60038 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E60038 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E60038 Color Information

#E60038 RGB value is (230, 0, 56). The hex color red value is 230, green is 0, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 345°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 76 percent, 10 percent.

#E60038 color swatch
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#E60038 Color Meaning

Color #E60038(Munsell) (#E60038) embodies precision, intensity, and structured passion. #E60038 strong red leans slightly toward a cooler tone, giving #E60038 a disciplined and assertive presence. Psychologically, Red (Munsell) (#E60038) stimulates motivation, determination, and focused energy. #E60038 encourages goal-oriented behavior and strong emotional awareness. #E60038 red works well in high-performance and strategic contexts. Symbolically, Red (Munsell) (#E60038) aligns with authority, ceremonial use, and structured power. Spiritually, #E60038 represents intentional action, courage in pursuit of goals, and mastery over impulsive emotional reactions.

Color Conversion

Convert #E60038 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
#E60038
RGB
rgb(230, 0, 56)
HSL
hsl(345°, 100%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 76%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(345°, 100%, 90%)
XYZ
33.3469 17.1085 5.2861
Yxy
17.1085 0.5982 0.3069
Hunter Lab
41.3624 6.5703 1.6266
CIE-Lab
48.3965 75.0779 38.0679

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red230 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E60038 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

#E60038 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 #E60038 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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#E60038

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.75:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E60038 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

#E60038

protanopia

#82802a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E60038;

Text Color

color: #E60038;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E60038;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E6003840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E60038;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E60038 0%, #890022 100%);

#E60038 Color FAQs

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