#E20626 Color Meaning and Information

#E20626 Color Information

#E20626 RGB value is (226, 6, 38). The hex color red value is 226, green is 6, and blue is 38. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 97 percent, 83 percent, 11 percent.

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#E20626 Color Meaning

Color #E20626 signals urgency, vitality, and bold expression. #E20626 vivid red (#E20626) carries a sharp visual punch, often associated with speed, excitement, and assertive presence. #E20626 demands attention and drives action. Psychologically, color #E20626 increases heart rate and stimulates motivation. #E20626 encourages decisive behavior and heightened awareness. Culturally, #E20626 dominates in automotive design, warning systems, and promotional visuals where impact matters. Symbolically, #E20626 represents raw energy, competitive drive, and fearless self assertion.

Color Conversion

Convert #E20626 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

#E20626

RGB

rgb(226, 6, 38)

HSL

hsl(351°, 95%, 45%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 97%, 83%, 11%)

HSV

hsv(351°, 97%, 89%)

XYZ

31.7790 16.4389 3.3318

Yxy

16.4389 0.6165 0.3189

Hunter Lab

40.5449 6.0894 1.7409

CIE-Lab

47.5452 73.1313 47.0045

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)

89%

Green6 / 255 (2%)

Blue38 / 255 (15%)

15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta97 / 100 (97%)

97%

Yellow83 / 100 (83%)

83%

Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Color Variations

#E20626 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

#E20626 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 #E20626 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#E20626

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.90:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.90:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.90:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E20626 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

#E20626

protanopia

#83811e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E20626;

Text Color

color: #E20626;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E20626;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2062640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E20626;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E20626 0%, #850317 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #E20626 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.