Color swatch image showing #ED1C27 with RGB(237,28,39) values

#ED1C27 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ED1C27 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ED1C27 Color Information

#ED1C27 RGB value is (237, 28, 39). The hex color red value is 237, green is 28, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 357°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 88 percent, 84 percent, 7 percent.

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#ED1C27 Color Meaning

Color #ED1C27(Pigment) (#ED1C27) communicates intensity, passion, and creative drive. #ED1C27 strong, classic red feels immediate and compelling, conveying authority without compromise. In psychological terms, Red (Pigment) (#ED1C27) boosts alertness, assertiveness, and emotional engagement. #ED1C27 inspires action and focus, making #ED1C27 useful in areas where decisiveness and confidence are critical. Culturally, Red (Pigment) (#ED1C27) references traditional arts, media, and symbolic power. Spiritually, #ED1C27 embodies vitality, courage, and the grounding of emotional energy into purposeful expression.

Color Conversion

Convert #ED1C27 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
#ED1C27
RGB
rgb(237, 28, 39)
HSL
hsl(357°, 85%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 88%, 84%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(357°, 88%, 93%)
XYZ
35.7065 18.9815 3.7013
Yxy
18.9815 0.6115 0.3251
Hunter Lab
43.5678 7.1553 2.1788
CIE-Lab
50.6656 73.4261 50.1526

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green28 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue39 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Yellow84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#ED1C27 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

#ED1C27 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 #ED1C27 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+)

4.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ED1C27 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

#ED1C27

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ED1C27;

Text Color

color: #ED1C27;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ED1C27;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ED1C2740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ED1C27;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ED1C27 0%, #910c12 100%);

#ED1C27 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #ED1C27 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.