Color swatch image showing #E2509A with RGB(226,80,154) values

#E2509A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E2509A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E2509A Color Information

#E2509A RGB value is (226, 80, 154). The hex color red value is 226, green is 80, and blue is 154. Its HSL format shows a hue of 330°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 32 percent, 11 percent.

#E2509A color swatch
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#E2509A Color Meaning

Color #E2509A balances playfulness with assertive charm. #E2509A bright pink leans confident rather than delicate. #E2509A feels expressive and socially active. From a psychological angle, color #E2509A boosts mood and encourages open communication. #E2509A stimulates warmth while maintaining clarity. Because of color #E2509A works well in youthful yet professional visual identities. Symbolically and spiritually, color #E2509A represents joyful confidence and emotional openness. #E2509A reflects self expression that feels intentional rather than impulsive.

Color Conversion

Convert #E2509A 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
#E2509A
RGB
rgb(226, 80, 154)
HSL
hsl(330°, 72%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 32%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(330°, 65%, 89%)
XYZ
40.0654 24.2392 33.1388
Yxy
24.2392 0.4112 0.2488
Hunter Lab
49.2333 7.7936 -0.9790
CIE-Lab
56.3265 63.1466 -9.8302

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green80 / 255 (31%)
31%
Blue154 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E2509A 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

#E2509A 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 #E2509A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.59:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E2509A 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

#E2509A

protanopia

#a3a188

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2509A;

Text Color

color: #E2509A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2509A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2509A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2509A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2509A 0%, #9a1959 100%);

#E2509A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E2509A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.