Color swatch image showing #E27261 with RGB(226,114,97) values

#E27261 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E27261 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E27261 Color Information

#E27261 RGB value is (226, 114, 97). The hex color red value is 226, green is 114, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 8°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 57 percent, 11 percent.

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#E27261 Color Meaning

Color #E27261 signifies warm vitality, creative energy, and earthy expression. #E27261 medium orange-brown evokes natural clay, grounded enthusiasm, and balanced stimulation. Color #E27261 psychologically encourages optimism, grounded creativity, and approachable warmth. Culturally, color #E27261 references Mediterranean architecture, traditional pottery, and autumnal richness in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #E27261 to grounded vitality, constructive action, and stability. Fengshui uses #E27261 to energize spaces naturally, enhancing creativity and harmonious activity. Spiritually, color #E27261 aligns with the Sacral and Root Chakras, promoting creative initiative, emotional grounding, and physical vitality. Artists and designers use #E27261 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 #E27261 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
#E27261
RGB
rgb(226, 114, 97)
HSL
hsl(8°, 69%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 57%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(8°, 57%, 89%)
XYZ
39.5390 29.0664 14.8357
Yxy
29.0664 0.4739 0.3483
Hunter Lab
53.9133 5.9709 2.6717
CIE-Lab
60.8402 42.0415 29.5680

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red226 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green114 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue97 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow57 / 100 (57%)
57%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E27261 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

#E27261 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 #E27261 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+)

3.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.08:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E27261 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

#E27261

protanopia

#b2b065

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E27261;

Text Color

color: #E27261;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E27261;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E2726140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E27261;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E27261 0%, #9e2e1d 100%);

#E27261 Color FAQs

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