Color swatch image showing #E52B5D with RGB(229,43,93) values
Color swatch image showing #E52B5D with RGB(229,43,93) values

#E52B5D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E52B5D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E52B5D Color Information

#E52B5D RGB value is (229, 43, 93). The hex color red value is 229, green is 43, and blue is 93. Its HSL format shows a hue of 344°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 81 percent, 59 percent, 10 percent.

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#E52B5D Color Meaning

Color #E52B5D pulses with fruity intensity, unapologetic presence, and chromatic joy. Color #E52B5D is a vivid red-pink that mirrors ripe Bing cherries—juicy, saturated, and slightly tart. Unlike romantic pinks, #E52B5D carries heat; unlike fire-engine reds, #E52B5D retains playfulness. In food and beverage branding, #E52B5D hue increases perceived sweetness and freshness, especially in juices, candies, and summer cocktails. Consumer neuroscience shows #E52B5D triggers approach behavior faster than pure red in snack contexts—likely due to its organic associations. Functionally, color #E52B5D excels as a high-engagement accent in digital and packaging design. #E52B5D’s common in call-to-action buttons, limited-edition labels, and social media graphics where immediacy matters. Digital rendering is vivid across screens, though OLEDs may require slight desaturation. Print use benefits from spot color for true fidelity, but CMYK performs well on coated stock. A/B tests confirm higher click-through rates when color #E52B5D replaces standard red in youth markets. Culturally, color #E52B5D reflects joy that bites back. #E52B5D appears in music festivals, beauty launches, and pop culture as a symbol of bold delight. Spiritually, #E52B5D aligns with the sacral chakra’s expressive mode: pleasure claimed without shame. Designers use color #E52B5D when they want to signal fun with fire. Its sweetness has spine.

Color Conversion

Convert #E52B5D 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
#E52B5D
RGB
rgb(229, 43, 93)
HSL
hsl(344°, 78%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 81%, 59%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(344°, 81%, 90%)
XYZ
35.1528 19.1761 12.2045
Yxy
19.1761 0.5283 0.2882
Hunter Lab
43.7905 6.8912 1.1197
CIE-Lab
50.8926 70.5729 18.9010

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue93 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Yellow59 / 100 (59%)
59%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E52B5D 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

#E52B5D 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 #E52B5D 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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#E52B5D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E52B5D 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

#E52B5D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E52B5D;

Text Color

color: #E52B5D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E52B5D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E52B5D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E52B5D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E52B5D 0%, #8e1133 100%);

#E52B5D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E52B5D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.