Color swatch image showing #E2061A with RGB(226,6,26) values

#E2061A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E2061A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E2061A Color Information

#E2061A RGB value is (226, 6, 26). The hex color red value is 226, green is 6, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 97 percent, 88 percent, 11 percent.

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#E2061A Color Meaning

Color #E2061A declares urgency, unmediated passion, and chromatic sovereignty. Color #E2061A is one of the purest reds achievable in pigment form, with near-total absence of blue or yellow bias. #E2061A gives #E2061A a laser-like intensity that dominates any palette. In safety contexts, color #E2061A signals immediate danger or critical action—its high contrast against most backgrounds makes #E2061A universally legible. Psychological studies confirm that such saturated reds increase heart rate and reaction speed, explaining their use in emergency signage and sports uniforms. Art historically, color #E2061A revolutionized painting in the 19th century by offering lightfast vibrancy previously impossible with organic dyes. Today, #E2061A remains a benchmark for red in printing and digital calibration. Brands use color #E2061A sparingly—but effectively—to convey premium quality or radical confidence. Unlike brick or wine reds, color #E2061A refuses nuance; #E2061A demands a response. In retail, #E2061A increases perceived value when paired with neutral backgrounds, leveraging its rarity in nature to signal exclusivity. Symbolically, color #E2061A represents life force in its rawest form—blood, fire, primal drive. #E2061A is not the red of romance but of survival. In spiritual practice, #E2061A grounds the root chakra: stability through assertion. Color #E2061A appears in protest art and revolutionary iconography because #E2061A cannot be ignored. Designers deploy color #E2061A when silence is not an option—making #E2061A one of the most potent tools in visual communication.

Color Conversion

Convert #E2061A 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
#E2061A
RGB
rgb(226, 6, 26)
HSL
hsl(355°, 95%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 97%, 88%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(355°, 97%, 89%)
XYZ
31.6156 16.3736 2.4714
Yxy
16.3736 0.6265 0.3245
Hunter Lab
40.4643 6.0391 1.8316
CIE-Lab
47.4609 72.8989 52.7884

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green6 / 255 (2%)
Blue26 / 255 (10%)
10%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E2061A 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

#E2061A 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 #E2061A 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.

#FFFFFF
#E2061A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E2061A 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

#E2061A

protanopia

#838115

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2061A;

Text Color

color: #E2061A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2061A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2061A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2061A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2061A 0%, #85030e 100%);

#E2061A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E2061A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.