#E63238 Color Meaning and Information

#E63238 Color Information

#E63238 RGB value is (230, 50, 56). The hex color red value is 230, green is 50, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 76 percent, 10 percent.

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#E63238 Color Meaning

Color #E63238 signifies urgent attraction, focused danger, and modern vibrancy. #E63238 bright, pure red with a slight orange undertone commands immediate visual attention, suggesting alarm systems, bold branding, and ripe berries. Psychologically, color #E63238 stimulates excitement, raises energy levels, and signals a call to action that is both lively and precise. #E63238 culturally references fast-paced consumer culture, emergency stop buttons, and contemporary graphic design. Spiritually, #E63238 color represents vital force in its most direct and uncomplicated form, the spark of instantaneous life, and energy that demands engagement, acting as a powerful and unambiguous stimulant.

Color Conversion

Convert #E63238 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

#E63238

RGB

rgb(230, 50, 56)

HSL

hsl(358°, 78%, 55%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 78%, 76%, 10%)

HSV

hsv(358°, 78%, 90%)

XYZ

34.4875 19.3897 5.6663

Yxy

19.3897 0.5792 0.3256

Hunter Lab

44.0337 6.5740 2.0047

CIE-Lab

51.1401 67.2277 41.0894

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red230 / 255 (90%)

90%

Green50 / 255 (20%)

20%

Blue56 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Yellow76 / 100 (76%)

76%

Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E63238 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

#E63238 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 #E63238 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#E63238

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.31:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.31:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.31:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E63238 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

#E63238

protanopia

#989637

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E63238;

Text Color

color: #E63238;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E63238;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E6323840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E63238;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E63238 0%, #921216 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #E63238 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.