#E3253E Color Meaning and Information

#E3253E Color Information

#E3253E RGB value is (227, 37, 62). The hex color red value is 227, green is 37, and blue is 62. Its HSL format shows a hue of 352°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 73 percent, 11percent.

#E3253E

rgb(227, 37, 62)

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#E3253E Color Meaning

color #E3253E signifies enduring passion, artistic intensity, and assertive emotional expression. #E3253E rich red evokes traditional pigment use in classical art, carrying historical and cultural weight. Psychologically, color #E3253E stimulates focus, emotional engagement, and creativity. #E3253E encourages active self-expression and confidence in aesthetic or professional endeavors. Culturally, color #E3253E references fine art, historical painting, and ceremonial symbolism. Spiritually, #E3253E embodies courage, vitality, and the disciplined application of emotional energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #E3253E 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

#E3253E

RGB

rgb(227, 37, 62)

HSL

hsl(352°, 77%, 52%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 84%, 73%, 11%)

HSV

hsv(352°, 84%, 89%)

XYZ

33.2096 18.0018 6.2818

Yxy

18.0018 0.5776 0.3131

Hunter Lab

42.4285 6.3506 1.6657

CIE-Lab

49.4983 69.8438 35.6475

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red227 / 255 (89%)

89%

Green37 / 255 (15%)

15%

Blue62 / 255 (24%)

24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta84 / 100 (84%)

84%

Yellow73 / 100 (73%)

73%

Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Color Variations

#E3253E 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

#E3253E 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 #E3253E 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#E3253E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.56:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E3253E 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

#E3253E

protanopia

#918f38

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E3253E;

Text Color

color: #E3253E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E3253E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E3253E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E3253E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E3253E 0%, #8a1222 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #E3253E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.