Color swatch image showing #E97461 with RGB(233,116,97) values
Color swatch image showing #E97461 with RGB(233,116,97) values

#E97461 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E97461 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E97461 Color Information

#E97461 RGB value is (233, 116, 97). The hex color red value is 233, green is 116, and blue is 97. Its HSL format shows a hue of 8°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 58 percent, 9 percent.

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#E97461 Color Meaning

Color #E97461 signifies warm vitality, creative energy, and earthy expression. #E97461 medium orange-brown evokes natural clay, grounded enthusiasm, and balanced stimulation. Color #E97461 psychologically encourages optimism, grounded creativity, and approachable warmth. Culturally, color #E97461 references Mediterranean architecture, traditional pottery, and autumnal richness in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #E97461 to grounded vitality, constructive action, and stability. Fengshui uses #E97461 to energize spaces naturally, enhancing creativity and harmonious activity. Spiritually, color #E97461 aligns with the Sacral and Root Chakras, promoting creative initiative, emotional grounding, and physical vitality. Artists and designers use #E97461 in interiors, pottery, and branding to convey approachable warmth, energy, and a connection to natural elements. Its medium saturation ensures visual engagement without overwhelming.

Color Conversion

Convert #E97461 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
#E97461
RGB
rgb(233, 116, 97)
HSL
hsl(8°, 76%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 58%, 9%)
HSV
hsv(8°, 58%, 91%)
XYZ
42.0073 30.6775 15.0166
Yxy
30.6775 0.4790 0.3498
Hunter Lab
55.3873 6.6166 3.0016
CIE-Lab
62.2344 43.6428 31.5552

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red233 / 255 (91%)
91%
Green116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue97 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Yellow58 / 100 (58%)
58%
Key (Black)9 / 100 (9%)

Color Variations

#E97461 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

#E97461 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 #E97461 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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#E97461

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E97461 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

#E97461

protanopia

#b6b566

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E97461;

Text Color

color: #E97461;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E97461;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E9746140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E97461;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E97461 0%, #a92b17 100%);

#E97461 Color FAQs

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