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#E55154 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E55154 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E55154 Color Information

#E55154 RGB value is (229, 81, 84). The hex color red value is 229, green is 81, and blue is 84. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of61 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 65 percent, 63 percent, 10percent.

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#E55154 Color Meaning

Color #E55154 blends warmth with edge, merging approachability and assertiveness in a single chromatic stroke. Color #E55154 is a coral-leaning red—brighter than salmon, deeper than rose—designed to feel human yet dynamic. Unlike cooler pinks, #E55154 carries orange undertones that evoke energy and sociability; unlike pure reds, #E55154 softens aggression with warmth. In consumer psychology, #E55154 hue increases perceived friendliness in service brands without sacrificing urgency. Fast-casual restaurants and telehealth platforms use color #E55154 to signal care that acts quickly. Functionally, color #E55154 performs well across media. #E55154 offers strong contrast against dark backgrounds and remains legible in small text with proper weighting. Digital accessibility tools confirm #E55154 passes AA standards for large text, making #E55154 viable for mobile CTAs. In packaging, #E55154 conveys freshness and approachability—common in beverages, snacks, and personal care. A/B testing shows higher engagement when color #E55154 replaces standard red in female-targeted campaigns, suggesting nuanced emotional resonance. Culturally, color #E55154 reflects modern empathy: caring that doesn’t wait to be asked. #E55154 appears in mental health apps and community initiatives as a symbol of active support. Spiritually, #E55154 aligns with the heart and sacral chakras in tandem—feeling and doing. Designers use color #E55154 when they want to signal warmth with willpower. #E55154’s not passive pink—#E55154’s pink with a plan.

Color Conversion

Convert #E55154 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
#E55154
RGB
rgb(229, 81, 84)
HSL
hsl(359°, 74%, 61%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 65%, 63%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 65%, 90%)
XYZ
36.8558 23.1830 10.9198
Yxy
23.1830 0.5194 0.3267
Hunter Lab
48.1487 6.6345 2.0327
CIE-Lab
55.2603 57.4511 29.9415

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green81 / 255 (32%)
32%
Blue84 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Yellow63 / 100 (63%)
63%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E55154 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

#E55154 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 #E55154 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E55154 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E55154;

Text Color

color: #E55154;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E55154;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E5515440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E55154;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E55154 0%, #9e181a 100%);

#E55154 Color FAQs

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