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#EE402D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #EE402D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#EE402D Color Information

#EE402D RGB value is (238, 64, 45). The hex color red value is 238, green is 64, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 6°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 81 percent, 7percent.

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#EE402D Color Meaning

#EE402D (#CB2821 / #D9381E / #EE402D) signifies vitality, courage, and dynamic transformation. #EE402D bright, intense red conveys energy, motivation, and creativity. Psychologically, #EE402D (#CB2821) encourages assertiveness, decisiveness, and physical engagement, stimulating both mind and body. Culturally, #EE402D has been historically important in both East and West. In Western traditions, #EE402D represents excitement and bold expression, while in Eastern cultures, #EE402D is deeply spiritual, symbolizing prosperity, protection, and sacred rituals. Fengshui incorporates #EE402D to energize areas of action, fame, or personal growth. Spiritually, color #EE402D aligns with the Root and Sacral chakras, supporting grounding, passion, and vitality. As a vivid red shade, #EE402D exudes life force, making #EE402D popular in ceremonial art, design elements, and attention-grabbing highlights. Its presence in visual media ensures both emotional intensity and aesthetic warmth.

Color Conversion

Convert #EE402D 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
#EE402D
RGB
rgb(238, 64, 45)
HSL
hsl(6°, 85%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 81%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(6°, 81%, 93%)
XYZ
37.5669 22.0334 4.7555
Yxy
22.0334 0.5837 0.3424
Hunter Lab
46.9397 7.2551 2.6613
CIE-Lab
54.0624 64.9446 50.3644

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue45 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#EE402D 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

#EE402D 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 #EE402D 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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#EE402D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EE402D 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

#EE402D

protanopia

#a3a132

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EE402D;

Text Color

color: #EE402D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EE402D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EE402D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EE402D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EE402D 0%, #981a0c 100%);

#EE402D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #EE402D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.