Color swatch image showing CG Red (#E03C31) with RGB(224,60,49) values

CG Red (#E03C31) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about CG Red (#E03C31) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

CG Red (#E03C31) Color Information

CG Red (#E03C31) RGB value is (224, 60, 49). The hex color red value is 224, green is 60, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 4°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 78 percent, 12 percent.

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CG Red (#E03C31) Color Meaning

CG Red (#E03C31) signals urgent clarity, functional warning, and chromatic honesty. CG Red (#E03C31) is a standardized red engineered for cross-media consistency—bright enough to alert, controlled enough to avoid hysteria. Unlike fire-engine red, it carries a subtle orange undertone that softens its edge without reducing impact. In user interface design, CG Red (#E03C31) is the go-to for error states, deletion warnings, and critical alerts because it triggers rapid recognition without inducing panic. Cognitive load studies confirm it improves response time in high-stakes digital environments. Functionally, CG Red (#E03C31) balances visibility and professionalism. It meets accessibility contrast requirements against white and light greys, making it viable for both icons and short text. Print reproduction is highly stable, especially in safety manuals, pharmaceutical labeling, and industrial signage. Consumer testing shows users perceive CG Red (#E03C31) as more “helpful” than brighter reds—likely because it feels designed, not aggressive. It warns without shaming. Symbolically, CG Red (#E03C31) represents care through correction. It is not the red of anger but of course correction. In public design, it appears in transit alerts, software updates, and health notifications as a symbol of systems that protect. Spiritually, it aligns with the root chakra’s corrective mode: stability restored through action. Designers choose CG Red (#E03C31) when safety must feel supportive, not scary. Its urgency is responsible.

Color Conversion

Convert CG Red (#E03C31) 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
#E03C31
RGB
rgb(224, 60, 49)
HSL
hsl(4°, 74%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 78%, 12%)
HSV
hsv(4°, 78%, 88%)
XYZ
32.9107 19.3008 4.8966
Yxy
19.3008 0.5763 0.3380
Hunter Lab
43.9327 5.9494 2.0873
CIE-Lab
51.0372 62.1508 44.4589

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red224 / 255 (88%)
88%
Green60 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Key (Black)12 / 100 (12%)
12%

Color Variations

CG Red (#E03C31) 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

CG Red (#E03C31) 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 CG Red (#E03C31) 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+)

4.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #E03C31 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

CG Red (#E03C31)

protanopia

#999834

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #E03C31;

Text Color

color: #E03C31;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #E03C31;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #E03C3140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #E03C31;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E03C31 0%, #8d1d15 100%);

CG Red (#E03C31) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about CG Red (#E03C31) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.