Color swatch image showing #E63231 with RGB(230,50,49) values
Color swatch image showing #E63231 with RGB(230,50,49) values

#E63231 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E63231 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E63231 Color Information

#E63231 RGB value is (230, 50, 49). The hex color red value is 230, green is 50, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 79 percent, 10 percent.

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#E63231 Color Meaning

Color #E63231 signals determined intensity, focus, and steady action. #E63231 strong red promotes perseverance and enduring energy. Consequently, color #E63231 conveys controlled power and reliability. Psychologically, color #E63231 enhances resolve, strategic thinking, and disciplined effort. #E63231 encourages resilience without overwhelming. Symbolically, color #E63231 reflects structural integrity, disciplined passion, and cultural boldness. Spiritually, #E63231 represents persistent energy, determined courage, and balanced force.

Color Conversion

Convert #E63231 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
#E63231
RGB
rgb(230, 50, 49)
HSL
hsl(0°, 78%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 79%, 10%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 79%, 90%)
XYZ
34.3281 19.3259 4.8267
Yxy
19.3259 0.5870 0.3305
Hunter Lab
43.9612 6.5228 2.1012
CIE-Lab
51.0664 66.9949 44.8490

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red230 / 255 (90%)
90%
Green50 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)10 / 100 (10%)

Color Variations

#E63231 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

#E63231 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 #E63231 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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#E63231

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E63231 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

#E63231

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E63231;

Text Color

color: #E63231;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E63231;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E6323140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E63231;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E63231 0%, #921212 100%);

#E63231 Color FAQs

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