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Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) Color Information

Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) RGB value is (237, 28, 36). The hex color red value is 237, green is 28, and blue is 36. Its HSL format shows a hue of 358°, saturation of 85 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 88 percent, 85 percent, 7 percent.

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Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) Color Meaning

Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) communicates intensity, passion, and creative drive. This strong, classic red feels immediate and compelling, conveying authority without compromise. In psychological terms, Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) boosts alertness, assertiveness, and emotional engagement. It inspires action and focus, making it useful in areas where decisiveness and confidence are critical. Culturally, Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) references traditional arts, media, and symbolic power. Spiritually, it embodies vitality, courage, and the grounding of emotional energy into purposeful expression.

Color Conversion

Convert Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) 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
#ED1C24
RGB
rgb(237, 28, 36)
HSL
hsl(358°, 85%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 88%, 85%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(358°, 88%, 93%)
XYZ
35.6587 18.9624 3.4498
Yxy
18.9624 0.6141 0.3265
Hunter Lab
43.5458 7.1397 2.2073
CIE-Lab
50.6432 73.3616 51.6163

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green28 / 255 (11%)
11%
Blue36 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) 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

Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) 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 Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) 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 #ED1C24 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

Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24)

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ED1C24;

Text Color

color: #ED1C24;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ED1C24;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ED1C2440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ED1C24;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ED1C24 0%, #910c10 100%);

Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Red (Pigment) (#ED1C24) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.