Color swatch image showing #ED2947 with RGB(237,41,71) values
Color swatch image showing #ED2947 with RGB(237,41,71) values

#ED2947 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ED2947 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ED2947 Color Information

#ED2947 RGB value is (237, 41, 71). The hex color red value is 237, green is 41, and blue is 71. Its HSL format shows a hue of 351°, saturation of 84 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 83 percent, 70 percent, 7 percent.

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#ED2947 Color Meaning

Color #ED2947(Crayola) (#ED2947) conveys youthful energy, creativity, and approachable intensity. #ED2947 bright, slightly pink red combines the drama of classic red with playful friendliness. In psychological terms, Red (Crayola) (#ED2947) encourages emotional openness, engagement, and motivation. #ED2947 stimulates creativity while maintaining warmth, making #ED2947 suitable for branding, educational tools, and playful design elements. Culturally, Red (Crayola) (#ED2947) resonates with childhood creativity, pop culture, and accessible expression. Spiritually, #ED2947 reflects expressive vitality, personal courage, and the balance of enthusiasm with intentional action.

Color Conversion

Convert #ED2947 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
#ED2947
RGB
rgb(237, 41, 71)
HSL
hsl(351°, 84%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 70%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 83%, 93%)
XYZ
36.8553 20.0453 7.8879
Yxy
20.0453 0.5689 0.3094
Hunter Lab
44.7720 7.4104 1.8394
CIE-Lab
51.8884 71.9836 33.6751

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green41 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue71 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Yellow70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

#ED2947 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

#ED2947 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 #ED2947 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+)

4.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #ED2947 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

#ED2947

protanopia

#989640

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ED2947;

Text Color

color: #ED2947;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ED2947;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ED294740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ED2947;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ED2947 0%, #970d22 100%);

#ED2947 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #ED2947 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.