#ED492C Color Information

Hex color code: #ED492C

#ED492C is a bold red color. In RGB it is (237, 73, 44), and in HSL it is (9°, 84%, 55%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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HEX

#ED492C

RGB

237, 73, 44

HSL

9°, 84%, 55%

CMYK

0%, 69%, 81%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ED492C;
background-color: #ED492C;
border-color: #ED492C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ED492C;
border: 2px solid #ED492C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ED492C]
text-[#ED492C]
border-[#ED492C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ED492C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ED492C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ED492C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ED492C; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #ED492C; background-color: #ED492C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ED492C20; border-left: 4px solid #ED492C; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #ED492C; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ED492C in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

237, 73, 44

Red: 237 / Green: 73 / Blue: 44

HSL

9°, 84%, 55%

Hue: 9° / Saturation: 84% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

0%, 69%, 81%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 69% / Yellow: 81% / Key: 7%

What color is #ED492C?

#ED492C is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2CD0ED

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ED492C to RGB:

rgb(237, 73, 44)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ED492C to HSL:

hsl(9, 84%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ED492C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 69%, 81%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching red tone, #ED492C has RGB (237, 73, 44) and HSL (9°, 84%, 55%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ED492C is #2CD0ED, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ED2C6F.

Use #ED492C in CSS: color: #ED492C or background-color: #ED492C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ED492C

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.59:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ED492C?

#ED492C is a eye-catching red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #ED492C?

#ED492C in RGB is (237, 73, 44) - 237 red, 73 green, and 44 blue.

How to use #ED492C in CSS?

Use #ED492C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ED492C?

#2CD0ED (complementary), #ED2C6F (analogous), and #BC2A10 (lighter shade) work well with #ED492C.