#E96949 Color Information
#E96949 RGB value is (233, 105, 73). The hex color red value is 233, green is 105, and blue is 73. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 55 percent, 69 percent, 9percent.
#E96949 Color Meaning
Color #E96949 conveys balanced warmth, functional brightness, and tactile optimism. Color #E96949 is a slightly desaturated variant—retaining coral’s friendliness while adding maturity. #E96949 mirrors spiced peaches, sunset clay, and hand-dyed fabric. In lifestyle and food branding, #E96949 hue signals approachability with realism, especially in organic, seasonal, and artisanal contexts. Consumer psychology shows #E96949 increases perceived naturalness more effectively than brighter corals, likely due to its plausible earthiness. Functionally, color #E96949 bridges digital and print applications. #E96949 offers strong contrast against cream and slate, meeting accessibility standards for headlines and icons. Print reproduction is excellent on uncoated stocks, enhancing its use in packaging and editorial design. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in brands using color #E96949 versus neon alternatives—ideal for wellness and community platforms. Culturally, color #E96949 reflects joy that’s grounded. #E96949 appears in farmers’ markets, ceramic studios, and slow fashion as a symbol of celebration with roots. Spiritually, #E96949 aligns with the heart and sacral chakras in balance: love that moves gently. Designers use color #E96949 when they want to signal warmth with wisdom. Its energy is measured, not manic.
Color Conversion
Convert #E96949 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.
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Color Variations
#E96949 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
#E96949 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 #E96949 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #E96949 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#E96949 Color FAQs
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