#ED462C Color Information

Hex color code: #ED462C

The hex color #ED462C is a dynamic red with RGB values of (237, 70, 44) and HSL of (8°, 84%, 55%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameTomato

HEX

#ED462C

RGB

237, 70, 44

HSL

8°, 84%, 55%

CMYK

0%, 70%, 81%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #ED462C;
background-color: #ED462C;
border-color: #ED462C;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #ED462C;
border: 2px solid #ED462C;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#ED462C]
text-[#ED462C]
border-[#ED462C]
shadow-[0_0_10px_ED462C]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ED462C, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #ED462C; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #ED462C; 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 #ED462C; background-color: #ED462C15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #ED462C20; border-left: 4px solid #ED462C; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #ED462C; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #ED462C in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

237, 70, 44

Red: 237 / Green: 70 / Blue: 44

HSL

8°, 84%, 55%

Hue: 8° / Saturation: 84% / Lightness: 55%

CMYK

0%, 70%, 81%, 7%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 70% / Yellow: 81% / Key: 7%

What color is #ED462C?

#ED462C is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

2CD3ED

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #ED462C to RGB:

rgb(237, 70, 44)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #ED462C to HSL:

hsl(8, 84%, 55%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #ED462C to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 70%, 81%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking red tone, #ED462C has RGB (237, 70, 44) and HSL (8°, 84%, 55%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #ED462C is #2CD3ED, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #ED2C73.

Use #ED462C in CSS: color: #ED462C or background-color: #ED462C. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #ED462C

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

Contrast Ratio: 5.51:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ED462C?

#ED462C is a striking red color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #ED462C?

#ED462C in RGB is (237, 70, 44) - 237 red, 70 green, and 44 blue.

How to use #ED462C in CSS?

Use #ED462C directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #ED462C?

#2CD3ED (complementary), #ED2C73 (analogous), and #BC2710 (lighter shade) work well with #ED462C.