Color swatch image showing #E3001C with RGB(227,0,28) values

#E3001C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E3001C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E3001C Color Information

#E3001C RGB value is (227, 0, 28). The hex color red value is 227, green is 0, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 88 percent, 11 percent.

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#E3001C Color Meaning

Color #E3001C declares urgency, unmediated passion, and chromatic sovereignty. Color #E3001C is one of the purest reds achievable in pigment form, with near-total absence of blue or yellow bias. #E3001C gives #E3001C a laser-like intensity that dominates any palette. In safety contexts, color #E3001C signals immediate danger or critical action—its high contrast against most backgrounds makes #E3001C universally legible. Psychological studies confirm that such saturated reds increase heart rate and reaction speed, explaining their use in emergency signage and sports uniforms. Art historically, color #E3001C revolutionized painting in the 19th century by offering lightfast vibrancy previously impossible with organic dyes. Today, #E3001C remains a benchmark for red in printing and digital calibration. Brands use color #E3001C sparingly—but effectively—to convey premium quality or radical confidence. Unlike brick or wine reds, color #E3001C refuses nuance; #E3001C demands a response. In retail, #E3001C increases perceived value when paired with neutral backgrounds, leveraging its rarity in nature to signal exclusivity. Symbolically, color #E3001C represents life force in its rawest form—blood, fire, primal drive. #E3001C is not the red of romance but of survival. In spiritual practice, #E3001C grounds the root chakra: stability through assertion. Color #E3001C appears in protest art and revolutionary iconography because #E3001C cannot be ignored. Designers deploy color #E3001C when silence is not an option—making #E3001C one of the most potent tools in visual communication.

Color Conversion

Convert #E3001C 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
#E3001C
RGB
rgb(227, 0, 28)
HSL
hsl(353°, 100%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 88%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 100%, 89%)
XYZ
31.8882 16.4147 2.5863
Yxy
16.4147 0.6266 0.3226
Hunter Lab
40.5151 6.1347 1.8255
CIE-Lab
47.5140 73.6626 52.0156

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red227 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue28 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E3001C 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

#E3001C 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 #E3001C 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.

#FFFFFF
#E3001C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.90:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E3001C 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

#E3001C

protanopia

#817f15

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E3001C;

Text Color

color: #E3001C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E3001C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E3001C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E3001C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E3001C 0%, #890010 100%);

#E3001C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E3001C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.