Color swatch image showing #E3255E with RGB(227,37,94) values
Color swatch image showing #E3255E with RGB(227,37,94) values

#E3255E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E3255E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E3255E Color Information

#E3255E RGB value is (227, 37, 94). The hex color red value is 227, green is 37, and blue is 94. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 84 percent, 59 percent, 11 percent.

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#E3255E Color Meaning

Color #E3255E signifies passionate intensity, playful energy, and emotional magnetism. #E3255E strong raspberry red-pink balances assertiveness with a touch of fun, creating a captivating presence. In psychology, color #E3255E encourages motivation and dynamic engagement. #E3255E draws attention and sparks interpersonal warmth while promoting determination and resilience. Designers often use #E3255E to energize visual experiences. Symbolically, color #E3255E resonates with creative endeavors, fashion boldness, and expressive marketing. Spiritually, #E3255E reflects confidence, emotional empowerment, and the strength to embrace personal vibrancy without restraint.

Color Conversion

Convert #E3255E 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
#E3255E
RGB
rgb(227, 37, 94)
HSL
hsl(342°, 77%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 84%, 59%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 84%, 89%)
XYZ
34.3605 18.4622 12.3422
Yxy
18.4622 0.5273 0.2833
Hunter Lab
42.9677 6.7162 0.9828
CIE-Lab
50.0520 71.4795 17.0903

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red227 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue94 / 255 (37%)
37%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Yellow59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E3255E 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

#E3255E 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 #E3255E 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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#E3255E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E3255E 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

#E3255E

protanopia

#918f50

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E3255E;

Text Color

color: #E3255E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E3255E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E3255E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E3255E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E3255E 0%, #8a1236 100%);

#E3255E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E3255E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.