Color swatch image showing #E97462 with RGB(233,116,98) values
Color swatch image showing #E97462 with RGB(233,116,98) values

#E97462 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #E97462 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#E97462 Color Information

#E97462 RGB value is (233, 116, 98). The hex color red value is 233, green is 116, and blue is 98. Its HSL format shows a hue of 8°, saturation of 75 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 50 percent, 58 percent, 9 percent.

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#E97462 Color Meaning

Color #E97462 signifies warm vitality, creative energy, and earthy expression. #E97462 medium orange-brown evokes natural clay, grounded enthusiasm, and balanced stimulation. Color #E97462 psychologically encourages optimism, grounded creativity, and approachable warmth. Culturally, color #E97462 references Mediterranean architecture, traditional pottery, and autumnal richness in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism links #E97462 to grounded vitality, constructive action, and stability. Fengshui uses #E97462 to energize spaces naturally, enhancing creativity and harmonious activity. Spiritually, color #E97462 aligns with the Sacral and Root Chakras, promoting creative initiative, emotional grounding, and physical vitality. Artists and designers use #E97462 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 #E97462 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
#E97462
RGB
rgb(233, 116, 98)
HSL
hsl(8°, 75%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 58%, 9%)
HSV
hsv(8°, 58%, 91%)
XYZ
42.0543 30.6963 15.2637
Yxy
30.6963 0.4778 0.3488
Hunter Lab
55.4042 6.6336 2.9656
CIE-Lab
62.2504 43.7158 31.0189

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red233 / 255 (91%)
91%
Green116 / 255 (45%)
45%
Blue98 / 255 (38%)
38%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#E97462 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

#E97462 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 #E97462 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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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 #E97462 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

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protanopia

#b6b566

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E97462;

Text Color

color: #E97462;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E97462;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E9746240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E97462;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E97462 0%, #a82b18 100%);

#E97462 Color FAQs

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