Color swatch image showing #E18E8B with RGB(225,142,139) values
Color swatch image showing #E18E8B with RGB(225,142,139) values

#E18E8B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E18E8B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E18E8B Color Information

#E18E8B RGB value is (225, 142, 139). The hex color red value is 225, green is 142, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 71 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 37 percent, 38 percent, 12 percent.

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#E18E8B Color Meaning

Color #E18E8B is a soft, muted pink-red shade, a light tone in the red spectrum. Color #E18E8B psychologically encourages emotional calm, empathy, and gentle communication, supporting reflective and nurturing interactions. Culturally, color #E18E8B appears in interiors, fashion, and branding to symbolize sweetness, tenderness, and subtle elegance. Spiritually, #E18E8B resonates with the heart chakra, enhancing love, compassion, and emotional restoration. Feng Shui uses #E18E8B shade to cultivate harmonious relationships, calm energy, and nurturing vibes in bedrooms or family areas.

Color Conversion

Convert #E18E8B 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
#E18E8B
RGB
rgb(225, 142, 139)
HSL
hsl(2°, 59%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 37%, 38%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(2°, 38%, 88%)
XYZ
45.3845 37.2176 29.2178
Yxy
37.2176 0.4059 0.3328
Hunter Lab
61.0062 5.6776 2.0330
CIE-Lab
67.4400 31.1496 14.8612

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green142 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue139 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

#E18E8B 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

#E18E8B 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 #E18E8B 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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#E18E8B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.49:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E18E8B 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

#E18E8B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E18E8B;

Text Color

color: #E18E8B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E18E8B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E18E8B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E18E8B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E18E8B 0%, #a62f2b 100%);

#E18E8B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E18E8B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.