Color swatch image showing #ED2948 with RGB(237,41,72) values
Color swatch image showing #ED2948 with RGB(237,41,72) values

#ED2948 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #ED2948 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#ED2948 Color Information

#ED2948 RGB value is (237, 41, 72). The hex color red value is 237, green is 41, and blue is 72. 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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#ED2948 Color Meaning

Color #ED2948(Crayola) (#ED2948) conveys youthful energy, creativity, and approachable intensity. #ED2948 bright, slightly pink red combines the drama of classic red with playful friendliness. In psychological terms, Red (Crayola) (#ED2948) encourages emotional openness, engagement, and motivation. #ED2948 stimulates creativity while maintaining warmth, making #ED2948 suitable for branding, educational tools, and playful design elements. Culturally, Red (Crayola) (#ED2948) resonates with childhood creativity, pop culture, and accessible expression. Spiritually, #ED2948 reflects expressive vitality, personal courage, and the balance of enthusiasm with intentional action.

Color Conversion

Convert #ED2948 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
#ED2948
RGB
rgb(237, 41, 72)
HSL
hsl(351°, 84%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 83%, 70%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(351°, 83%, 93%)
XYZ
36.8877 20.0583 8.0583
Yxy
20.0583 0.5675 0.3086
Hunter Lab
44.7865 7.4212 1.8193
CIE-Lab
51.9030 72.0273 33.1041

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red237 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green41 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue72 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#ED2948 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

#ED2948 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 #ED2948 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 #ED2948 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

#ED2948

protanopia

#989640

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #ED2948;

Text Color

color: #ED2948;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #ED2948;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #ED294840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #ED2948;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ED2948 0%, #970d22 100%);

#ED2948 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #ED2948 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.