Color swatch image showing #E34221 with RGB(227,66,33) values
Color swatch image showing #E34221 with RGB(227,66,33) values

#E34221 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E34221 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E34221 Color Information

#E34221 RGB value is (227, 66, 33). The hex color red value is 227, green is 66, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 10°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 71 percent, 85 percent, 11 percent.

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#E34221 Color Meaning

Color #E34221 conveys energy, attention, and dynamic activity. #E34221 vivid orange color #E34221 evokes alertness, warmth, and visual prominence. Psychologically, #E34221 stimulates focus, motivation, and active engagement, supporting decisive action and creativity. Culturally, color #E34221 appears in safety design, sports branding, and modern aesthetics, symbolizing energy, visibility, and bold presence. Spiritually, #E34221 channels vitality, proactive energy, and courageous action, fostering empowerment, awareness, and engagement. Its strong, radiant tone commands attention while remaining lively.

Color Conversion

Convert #E34221 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
#E34221
RGB
rgb(227, 66, 33)
HSL
hsl(10°, 78%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 71%, 85%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(10°, 85%, 89%)
XYZ
33.9013 20.3371 3.5775
Yxy
20.3371 0.5864 0.3518
Hunter Lab
45.0967 6.1094 2.4679
CIE-Lab
52.2163 60.5567 53.5567

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red227 / 255 (89%)
89%
Green66 / 255 (26%)
26%
Blue33 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#E34221 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

#E34221 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 #E34221 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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#E34221

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E34221 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

#E34221

protanopia

#9d9c29

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E34221;

Text Color

color: #E34221;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E34221;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E3422140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E34221;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E34221 0%, #892511 100%);

#E34221 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E34221 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.