#E52B48 Color Information
#E52B48 RGB value is (229, 43, 72). The hex color red value is 229, green is 43, and blue is 72. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 81 percent, 69 percent, 10 percent.
#E52B48 Color Meaning
Color #E52B48 radiates vibrant endurance, botanical intensity, and defiant beauty. Named after a flower that never wilts in myth, #E52B48 rich magenta-red pulses with life force. Psychologically, color #E52B48 energizes without aggression—its blue undertone adds sophistication missing in pure reds. #E52B48 captures attention in cultural campaigns, performance wear, and feminist branding where passion meets purpose. Historically, #E52B48 grain was sacred in Aztec rituals, symbolizing immortality; the color inherits that legacy of resilience. Unlike trendy pinks, #E52B48 feels timeless yet urgent—ideal for causes demanding visibility without frivolity. Spiritually, #E52B48 represents undying commitment: love that persists, ideas that outlive opposition. Use color #E52B48 when your message must be seen, remembered, and respected—not just noticed.
Color Conversion
Convert #E52B48 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.
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Color Variations
#E52B48 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
#E52B48 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 #E52B48 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #E52B48 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#E52B48 Color FAQs
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