Color swatch image showing #E56036 with RGB(229,96,54) values

#E56036 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E56036 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E56036 Color Information

#E56036 RGB value is (229, 96, 54). The hex color red value is 229, green is 96, and blue is 54. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 58 percent, 76 percent, 10 percent.

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#E56036 Color Meaning

Color #E56036 expresses controlled energy and visible determination. #E56036 warm red orange (#E56036) feels active yet composed, balancing excitement with purpose. Psychologically, color #E56036 stimulates motivation and alertness without excessive agitation. #E56036 encourages confidence and forward movement. Culturally, #E56036 is used in signage, cultural artifacts, and expressive art forms. Symbolically, #E56036 represents vitality directed through discipline and intention.

Color Conversion

Convert #E56036 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
#E56036
RGB
rgb(229, 96, 54)
HSL
hsl(14°, 77%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 58%, 76%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(14°, 76%, 90%)
XYZ
37.1618 25.2901 6.4129
Yxy
25.2901 0.5396 0.3672
Hunter Lab
50.2893 6.1362 3.1312
CIE-Lab
57.3570 49.4201 48.6631

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red229 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue54 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Yellow76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E56036 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

#E56036 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 #E56036 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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#E56036

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E56036 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

#E56036

protanopia

#abaa40

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E56036;

Text Color

color: #E56036;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E56036;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E5603640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E56036;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E56036 0%, #923013 100%);

#E56036 Color FAQs

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