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Amaranth#E52B50
amaranth color with #E52B50 hex code

Meaning of the color Amaranth

Amaranth is a vivid shade of reddish-pink that exudes energy, passion, and creativity. Named after the amaranth flower, this color symbolizes enduring beauty, vibrancy, and individuality, making it a bold choice for striking and expressive designs.
Amaranth pairs beautifully with complementary colors like soft greens or muted blues for balance. For a dramatic and high-energy palette, combine it with deep purple or bright yellow. Metallic accents like gold or copper enhance its dynamic and luxurious appeal.


Psychological characteristics of Amaranth color

Amaranth is a lively and inspiring color that evokes confidence and enthusiasm. Its psychological traits include:

  • Passion and energy: Amaranth’s bold tones ignite feelings of excitement and motivation.
  • Creativity and individuality: This hue inspires unique and imaginative thinking.
  • Charm and allure: Amaranth’s vivid color captures attention and admiration.
  • Confidence and determination: Its strong presence conveys self-assurance and ambition.

Symbolic meanings of color Amaranth

Passion and vibrancy
Creativity and individuality
Charm and allure
Confidence and determination

Technical information about Amaranth/#E52B50

The Amaranth hex code, #E52B50, reflects its bright and energetic nature. In the RGB color model, Amaranth consists of 89.8% red, 16.9% green, and 31.4% blue. In the CMYK model, it is expressed as 0% cyan, 81.2% magenta, 65.1% yellow, and 10.2% black.
Amaranth’s dynamic and versatile hue makes it a favorite for various design applications, from fashion and branding to digital art. Its ability to combine boldness with charm ensures it stands out in any creative context.

Amaranth color conversion table

The hexadecimal color #E52B50 has RGB values of R: 229 , G: 43, B: 80 and CMYK values of C: 0, M: 81, Y: 65, K:10.
Color codeValueCSS
HEX#E52B50#E52B50
RGB DECIMAL229, 43, 80rgb(229, 43, 80)
RGB PERCENTAGE90%, 17%, 31%90, 17, 31
CMYK0, 81, 65, 10
HSL348.1°, 78.2, 53.3hsl(348.1°, 78.2%, 53.3%)
HSV (OR HSB)348.1°, 81.2, 89.8
WEB SAFE#E52B50#E52B50
CIE-LAB50.646, 69.830, 26.435
XYZ34.625, 18.965, 9.425
XYY0.549, 0.301, 18.965
CIE-LCH50.646, 74.666, 20.735
CIE-LUV50.646, 132.249, 15.156
HUNTER-LAB43.549, 65.712, 17.652
BINAR11100101 00101011 01010000

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