Color #ED2C19

Color Code #ED2C19

A precise look at this Red color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

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Color preview#ED2C19
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Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#ED2C19
RGB
rgb(237, 44, 25)
HSL
hsl(5.38 85.48% 51.37%)
HSV
hsv(5.38 89.45% 92.94%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 81.43%, 89.45%, 7.06%
Relative luminance0.19880—1
Contrast with white4.22:1WCAG
Contrast with black4.98:1WCAG
Best text color#000000AA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample4.22:1
AA ×AAA ×
Readable text sample4.98:1
AA ✓AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This vivid Red tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #ED2C19 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #ED2C19;
  background-color: #ED2C191A;
  border-color: #ED2C19;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #ED2C19?

This color is RGB(237, 44, 25).

What is the HSL value of #ED2C19?

Its value is HSL(5.38°, 85.48%, 51.37%).

Is #ED2C19 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.