Color swatch image showing #E9967B with RGB(233,150,123) values

#E9967B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E9967B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E9967B Color Information

#E9967B RGB value is (233, 150, 123). The hex color red value is 233, green is 150, and blue is 123. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 70 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 47 percent, 9 percent.

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#E9967B Color Meaning

Color #E9967B signifies gentle endurance, softened vitality, and compassionate warmth. #E9967B muted, pinkish-orange, identical to Dark Salmon, resembles the flesh of its namesake fish at a deeper hue. Psychologically, color #E9967B promotes nurturing feelings, resilient optimism, and a kindness that is active yet gentle. #E9967B culturally references Southwestern sunsets, healthy complexions, and comforting interior design. Spiritually, #E9967B color represents caring persistence, emotional sustenance, and warmth that heals rather than burns, embodying a supportive and tender strength.

Color Conversion

Convert #E9967B 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
#E9967B
RGB
rgb(233, 150, 123)
HSL
hsl(15°, 71%, 70%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 47%, 9%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 47%, 91%)
XYZ
48.0858 40.5664 24.0346
Yxy
40.5664 0.4267 0.3600
Hunter Lab
63.6918 5.6424 3.7801
CIE-Lab
69.8711 28.2754 27.1825

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red233 / 255 (91%)
91%
Green150 / 255 (59%)
59%
Blue123 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Key (Black)9 / 100 (9%)

Color Variations

#E9967B 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

#E9967B 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 #E9967B 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E9967B 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

#E9967B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E9967B;

Text Color

color: #E9967B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E9967B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E9967B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E9967B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E9967B 0%, #b0431e 100%);

#E9967B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E9967B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.