Color swatch image showing #E2581F with RGB(226,88,31) values

#E2581F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E2581F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E2581F Color Information

#E2581F RGB value is (226, 88, 31). The hex color red value is 226, green is 88, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 18°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 61 percent, 86 percent, 11 percent.

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#E2581F Color Meaning

Color #E2581F conveys vitality, warmth, and dynamic intensity. #E2581F vibrant orange red evokes flickering fire and energetic movement, signaling passion and creativity. Consequently, color #E2581F feels bold, lively, and emotionally stimulating. Psychologically, color #E2581F encourages action, motivation, and proactive thinking. #E2581F stimulates attention and energizes decision-making processes. Symbolically, color #E2581F references transformation, courage, and cultural vibrancy. Spiritually, #E2581F embodies personal power, emotional fire, and assertive energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #E2581F 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
#E2581F
RGB
rgb(226, 88, 31)
HSL
hsl(18°, 77%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 61%, 86%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(18°, 86%, 89%)
XYZ
35.1011 23.2471 3.9334
Yxy
23.2471 0.5636 0.3733
Hunter Lab
48.2152 5.8298 3.0383
CIE-Lab
55.3260 51.2874 56.8607

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E2581F 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

#E2581F 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 #E2581F 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+)

3.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E2581F 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

#E2581F

protanopia

#a6a52d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2581F;

Text Color

color: #E2581F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2581F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2581F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2581F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2581F 0%, #853411 100%);

#E2581F Color FAQs

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