Color swatch image showing #EE2040 with RGB(238,32,64) values
Color swatch image showing #EE2040 with RGB(238,32,64) values

#EE2040 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE2040 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE2040 Color Information

#EE2040 RGB value is (238, 32, 64). The hex color red value is 238, green is 32, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 87 percent, 73 percent, 7 percent.

#EE2040 color swatch
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#EE2040 Color Meaning

Color #EE2040(Pantone) (#EE2040) conveys boldness, vitality, and assertive clarity. #EE2040 vivid red leans slightly cool, giving #EE2040 sharpness that captures immediate attention while maintaining composure. Psychologically, Red (Pantone) (#EE2040) stimulates motivation, energy, and emotional alertness. #EE2040 encourages decisive action and can enhance confidence in challenging situations. Designers often use #EE2040 to signal importance or urgency. Culturally, Red (Pantone) (#EE2040) is tied to branding, celebration, and ceremonial significance. Spiritually, #EE2040 represents courage, determination, and the ability to harness life energy in focused, purposeful ways.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE2040 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
#EE2040
RGB
rgb(238, 32, 64)
HSL
hsl(351°, 86%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 87%, 73%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 87%, 93%)
XYZ
36.7018 19.5803 6.6955
Yxy
19.5803 0.5828 0.3109
Hunter Lab
44.2496 7.4426 1.9074
CIE-Lab
51.3594 73.7571 37.1957

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Yellow73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE2040 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

#EE2040 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 #EE2040 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
#EE2040

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE2040 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

#EE2040

protanopia

#959338

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE2040;

Text Color

color: #EE2040;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE2040;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE204040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE2040;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE2040 0%, #940b20 100%);

#EE2040 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EE2040 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.