Color swatch image showing #EE2055 with RGB(238,32,85) values

#EE2055 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE2055 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE2055 Color Information

#EE2055 RGB value is (238, 32, 85). The hex color red value is 238, green is 32, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 345°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 87 percent, 64 percent, 7 percent.

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#EE2055 Color Meaning

Color #EE2055(Crayola) (#EE2055) conveys youthful energy, creativity, and approachable intensity. #EE2055 bright, slightly pink red combines the drama of classic red with playful friendliness. In psychological terms, Red (Crayola) (#EE2055) encourages emotional openness, engagement, and motivation. #EE2055 stimulates creativity while maintaining warmth, making #EE2055 suitable for branding, educational tools, and playful design elements. Culturally, Red (Crayola) (#EE2055) resonates with childhood creativity, pop culture, and accessible expression. Spiritually, #EE2055 reflects expressive vitality, personal courage, and the balance of enthusiasm with intentional action.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE2055 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
#EE2055
RGB
rgb(238, 32, 85)
HSL
hsl(345°, 86%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 87%, 64%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(345°, 87%, 93%)
XYZ
37.4161 19.8660 10.4568
Yxy
19.8660 0.5524 0.2933
Hunter Lab
44.5713 7.6802 1.4680
CIE-Lab
51.6854 74.6986 25.1101

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Yellow64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE2055 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

#EE2055 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 #EE2055 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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#EE2055

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE2055 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

#EE2055

protanopia

#959348

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE2055;

Text Color

color: #EE2055;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE2055;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE205540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE2055;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE2055 0%, #940b2d 100%);

#EE2055 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EE2055 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.