Color swatch image showing #E27256 with RGB(226,114,86) values

#E27256 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E27256 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E27256 Color Information

#E27256 RGB value is (226, 114, 86). The hex color red value is 226, green is 114, and blue is 86. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 62 percent, 11 percent.

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#E27256 Color Meaning

Color #E27256 signifies warm vitality, creative energy, and earthy expression. #E27256 medium orange-brown evokes natural clay, grounded enthusiasm, and balanced stimulation. Color #E27256 psychologically encourages optimism, grounded creativity, and approachable warmth. Culturally, color #E27256 references Mediterranean architecture, traditional pottery, and autumnal richness in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #E27256 to grounded vitality, constructive action, and stability. Fengshui uses #E27256 to energize spaces naturally, enhancing creativity and harmonious activity. Spiritually, color #E27256 aligns with the Sacral and Root Chakras, promoting creative initiative, emotional grounding, and physical vitality. Artists and designers use #E27256 in interiors, pottery, and branding to convey approachable warmth, energy, and a connection to natural elements. Its medium saturation ensures visual engagement without overwhelming.

Color Conversion

Convert #E27256 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
#E27256
RGB
rgb(226, 114, 86)
HSL
hsl(12°, 71%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 62%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 62%, 89%)
XYZ
39.0611 28.8753 12.3188
Yxy
28.8753 0.4867 0.3598
Hunter Lab
53.7357 5.8032 3.0286
CIE-Lab
60.6714 41.2592 35.4608

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue86 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow62 / 100 (62%)
62%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E27256 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

#E27256 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 #E27256 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+)

3.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.10:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E27256 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

#E27256

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E27256;

Text Color

color: #E27256;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E27256;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2725640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E27256;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E27256 0%, #9b341a 100%);

#E27256 Color FAQs

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