Color swatch image showing #E2582A with RGB(226,88,42) values

#E2582A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E2582A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E2582A Color Information

#E2582A RGB value is (226, 88, 42). The hex color red value is 226, green is 88, and blue is 42. Its HSL format shows a hue of 15°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 61 percent, 81 percent, 11 percent.

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#E2582A Color Meaning

Color #E2582A conveys vitality, warmth, and dynamic intensity. #E2582A vibrant orange red evokes flickering fire and energetic movement, signaling passion and creativity. Consequently, color #E2582A feels bold, lively, and emotionally stimulating. Psychologically, color #E2582A encourages action, motivation, and proactive thinking. #E2582A stimulates attention and energizes decision-making processes. Symbolically, color #E2582A references transformation, courage, and cultural vibrancy. Spiritually, #E2582A embodies personal power, emotional fire, and assertive energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #E2582A 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
#E2582A
RGB
rgb(226, 88, 42)
HSL
hsl(15°, 76%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 61%, 81%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(15°, 81%, 89%)
XYZ
35.2717 23.3154 4.8318
Yxy
23.3154 0.5562 0.3676
Hunter Lab
48.2860 5.8858 2.9255
CIE-Lab
55.3957 51.5671 52.2886

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue42 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta61 / 100 (61%)
61%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E2582A 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

#E2582A 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 #E2582A 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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#E2582A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E2582A 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

#E2582A

protanopia

#a6a535

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E2582A;

Text Color

color: #E2582A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E2582A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2582A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E2582A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E2582A 0%, #8c3113 100%);

#E2582A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E2582A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.