Color swatch image showing #E2061E with RGB(226,6,30) values
Color swatch image showing #E2061E with RGB(226,6,30) values

#E2061E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E2061E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E2061E Color Information

#E2061E RGB value is (226, 6, 30). The hex color red value is 226, green is 6, and blue is 30. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 97 percent, 87 percent, 11 percent.

#E2061E color swatch
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#E2061E Color Meaning

Color #E2061E declares urgency, unmediated passion, and chromatic sovereignty. Color #E2061E is one of the purest reds achievable in pigment form, with near-total absence of blue or yellow bias. #E2061E gives #E2061E a laser-like intensity that dominates any palette. In safety contexts, color #E2061E signals immediate danger or critical action—its high contrast against most backgrounds makes #E2061E 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 #E2061E revolutionized painting in the 19th century by offering lightfast vibrancy previously impossible with organic dyes. Today, #E2061E remains a benchmark for red in printing and digital calibration. Brands use color #E2061E sparingly—but effectively—to convey premium quality or radical confidence. Unlike brick or wine reds, color #E2061E refuses nuance; #E2061E demands a response. In retail, #E2061E increases perceived value when paired with neutral backgrounds, leveraging its rarity in nature to signal exclusivity. Symbolically, color #E2061E represents life force in its rawest form—blood, fire, primal drive. #E2061E is not the red of romance but of survival. In spiritual practice, #E2061E grounds the root chakra: stability through assertion. Color #E2061E appears in protest art and revolutionary iconography because #E2061E cannot be ignored. Designers deploy color #E2061E when silence is not an option—making #E2061E one of the most potent tools in visual communication.

Color Conversion

Convert #E2061E 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
#E2061E
RGB
rgb(226, 6, 30)
HSL
hsl(353°, 95%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 97%, 87%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 97%, 89%)
XYZ
31.6635 16.3927 2.7236
Yxy
16.3927 0.6235 0.3228
Hunter Lab
40.4879 6.0539 1.8051
CIE-Lab
47.4856 72.9671 50.9669

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green6 / 255 (2%)
Blue30 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Yellow87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E2061E 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

#E2061E 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 #E2061E 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
#E2061E

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 #E2061E 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

#E2061E

protanopia

#838118

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2061E;

Text Color

color: #E2061E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2061E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2061E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2061E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2061E 0%, #850313 100%);

#E2061E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E2061E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.