Color swatch image showing #E32638 with RGB(227,38,56) values

#E32638 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E32638 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E32638 Color Information

#E32638 RGB value is (227, 38, 56). The hex color red value is 227, green is 38, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 83 percent, 75 percent, 11 percent.

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#E32638 Color Meaning

Color #E32638 signifies enduring passion, artistic intensity, and assertive emotional expression. #E32638 rich red evokes traditional pigment use in classical art, carrying historical and cultural weight. Psychologically, color #E32638 stimulates focus, emotional engagement, and creativity. #E32638 encourages active self-expression and confidence in aesthetic or professional endeavors. Culturally, color #E32638 references fine art, historical painting, and ceremonial symbolism. Spiritually, #E32638 embodies courage, vitality, and the disciplined application of emotional energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #E32638 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
#E32638
RGB
rgb(227, 38, 56)
HSL
hsl(354°, 77%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 75%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 83%, 89%)
XYZ
33.0855 18.0026 5.4724
Yxy
18.0026 0.5850 0.3183
Hunter Lab
42.4295 6.3015 1.7671
CIE-Lab
49.4993 69.4002 39.1218

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red227 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green38 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue56 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Yellow75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E32638 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

#E32638 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 #E32638 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
#E32638

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 #E32638 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

#E32638

protanopia

#918f34

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E32638;

Text Color

color: #E32638;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E32638;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E3263840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E32638;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E32638 0%, #8a121e 100%);

#E32638 Color FAQs

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