#E56016 Color Meaning and Information

#E56016 Color Information

#E56016 RGB value is (229, 96, 22). The hex color red value is 229, green is 96, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 21°, saturation of 82 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 58 percent, 90 percent, 10 percent.

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#E56016 Color Meaning

Color #E56016 embodies bold vitality, creative energy, and emotional intensity. #E56016 bright reddish-orange hue stimulates action, determination, and enthusiasm. Psychologically, color #E56016 encourages motivation, courage, and assertive expression. Culturally, color #E56016 is historically associated with power, festivity, and celebration in both Western and Eastern traditions. In Fengshui, #E56016 is used to energize spaces, activate fame or action areas, and enhance dynamic energy flow. Spiritually, color #E56016 aligns with the Root and Sacral chakras, supporting physical vitality, passion, and creative drive. Its vivid red-orange tone is widely applied in design, art, fashion, and interiors where attention, energy, and warmth are desired.

Color Conversion

Convert #E56016 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

#E56016

RGB

rgb(229, 96, 22)

HSL

hsl(21°, 82%, 49%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 58%, 90%, 10%)

HSV

hsv(21°, 90%, 90%)

XYZ

36.6408 25.0817 3.6691

Yxy

25.0817 0.5603 0.3836

Hunter Lab

50.0816 5.9605 3.4898

CIE-Lab

57.1549 48.5743 61.5294

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)

90%

Green96 / 255 (38%)

38%

Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta58 / 100 (58%)

58%

Yellow90 / 100 (90%)

90%

Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E56016 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

#E56016 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 #E56016 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#E56016

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.49:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.49:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.49:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E56016 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

#E56016

protanopia

#abaa28

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E56016;

Text Color

color: #E56016;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E56016;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E5601640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E56016;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E56016 0%, #87380d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #E56016 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.