Color swatch image showing #E8001D with RGB(232,0,29) values
Color swatch image showing #E8001D with RGB(232,0,29) values

#E8001D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E8001D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E8001D Color Information

#E8001D RGB value is (232, 0, 29). The hex color red value is 232, green is 0, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 353°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 88 percent, 9 percent.

#E8001D color swatch
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#E8001D Color Meaning

Color #E8001D declares urgency, unmediated passion, and chromatic sovereignty. Color #E8001D is one of the purest reds achievable in pigment form, with near-total absence of blue or yellow bias. #E8001D gives #E8001D a laser-like intensity that dominates any palette. In safety contexts, color #E8001D signals immediate danger or critical action—its high contrast against most backgrounds makes #E8001D universally legible. Psychological studies confirm that such saturated reds increase heart rate and reaction speed, explaining their use in emergency signage and sports uniforms. Art historically, color #E8001D revolutionized painting in the 19th century by offering lightfast vibrancy previously impossible with organic dyes. Today, #E8001D remains a benchmark for red in printing and digital calibration. Brands use color #E8001D sparingly—but effectively—to convey premium quality or radical confidence. Unlike brick or wine reds, color #E8001D refuses nuance; #E8001D demands a response. In retail, #E8001D increases perceived value when paired with neutral backgrounds, leveraging its rarity in nature to signal exclusivity. Symbolically, color #E8001D represents life force in its rawest form—blood, fire, primal drive. #E8001D is not the red of romance but of survival. In spiritual practice, #E8001D grounds the root chakra: stability through assertion. Color #E8001D appears in protest art and revolutionary iconography because #E8001D cannot be ignored. Designers deploy color #E8001D when silence is not an option—making #E8001D one of the most potent tools in visual communication.

Color Conversion

Convert #E8001D 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
#E8001D
RGB
rgb(232, 0, 29)
HSL
hsl(353°, 100%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 88%, 9%)
HSV
hsv(353°, 100%, 91%)
XYZ
33.5005 17.2445 2.7252
Yxy
17.2445 0.6265 0.3225
Hunter Lab
41.5265 6.6058 1.9647
CIE-Lab
48.5667 74.8848 52.8188

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red232 / 255 (91%)
91%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue29 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)9 / 100 (9%)

Color Variations

#E8001D 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

#E8001D 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 #E8001D 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.

#FFFFFF
#E8001D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.72:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E8001D 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

#E8001D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E8001D;

Text Color

color: #E8001D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E8001D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E8001D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E8001D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8001D 0%, #890010 100%);

#E8001D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #E8001D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.