Color swatch image showing #ED2931 with RGB(237,41,49) values

#ED2931 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ED2931 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ED2931 Color Information

#ED2931 RGB value is (237, 41, 49). The hex color red value is 237, green is 41, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 83 percent, 79 percent, 7 percent.

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#ED2931 Color Meaning

Color #ED2931 signals determined intensity, focus, and steady action. #ED2931 strong red promotes perseverance and enduring energy. Consequently, color #ED2931 conveys controlled power and reliability. Psychologically, color #ED2931 enhances resolve, strategic thinking, and disciplined effort. #ED2931 encourages resilience without overwhelming. Symbolically, color #ED2931 reflects structural integrity, disciplined passion, and cultural boldness. Spiritually, #ED2931 represents persistent energy, determined courage, and balanced force.

Color Conversion

Convert #ED2931 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
#ED2931
RGB
rgb(237, 41, 49)
HSL
hsl(358°, 84%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 79%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 83%, 93%)
XYZ
36.2724 19.8122 4.8181
Yxy
19.8122 0.5956 0.3253
Hunter Lab
44.5109 7.2177 2.1981
CIE-Lab
51.6242 71.1901 45.8528

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green41 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#ED2931 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

#ED2931 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 #ED2931 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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#ED2931

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.23:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ED2931 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

#ED2931

protanopia

#98962f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ED2931;

Text Color

color: #ED2931;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ED2931;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ED293140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ED2931;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ED2931 0%, #970d12 100%);

#ED2931 Color FAQs

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