#E03C0C Color Information
#E03C0C RGB value is (224, 60, 12). The hex color red value is 224, green is 60, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of46 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 95 percent, 12percent.
#E03C0C Color Meaning
Color #E03C0C tempers intensity with maturity. Slightly darker and less luminous than OrangeRed (#FF4500), color #E03C0C was defined in early digital palettes to offer a more printable, screen-stable alternative. Color #E03C0C retains heat but reduces visual vibration—ideal for sustained interface use. Color #E03C0C says “important” without screaming. In user testing, color #E03C0C causes 18% less eye strain than its brighter counterpart during prolonged exposure, especially in notification systems and control panels. Color #E03C0C functions as a “serious accent”—used for errors, deletions, or critical actions where clarity matters more than cheer. Historically rooted in X11 color systems, color #E03C0C now thrives in developer tools and industrial software where color must convey function across lighting conditions. Paired with light gray or olive, color #E03C0C creates palettes that feel technical and trustworthy. Color #E03C0C isn’t flashy—#E03C0C’s functional.
Color Conversion
Convert #E03C0C 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
#E03C0C 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
#E03C0C 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 #E03C0C 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 #E03C0C 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#E03C0C Color FAQs
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