Red (pigment)
HEX: #ED1C24 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#ED1C24
237, 28, 36
357°, 88% ,92%
0, 88.19, 84.81, 7.06
About Red (pigment)
Red (pigment) (#ED1C24) is a color with RGB(237, 28, 36) and HSL(357.7°, 88.19%, 92.94%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #1CEDE5, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #24ED1C and #1C24ED. The name comes from *raudaz (Proto-Germanic).
- HEX: #ED1C24
- RGB: 237, 28, 36
- HSL: 357.7°, 88.19%, 92.94%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Neon, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #1CEDE5
- Triadic colors: #24ED1C, #1C24ED
- The name comes from *raudaz (Proto-Germanic).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #ED1C24 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
Red pigments have been among the first and most widely used colors by humans. Early reds were derived from natural minerals like hematite (red ochre), cinnabar, and later from organic sources like madder root and cochineal insects. The use of red ochre in prehistoric cave art (e.g., Lascaux, Altamira) is well-documented. Ancient Egyptians used red for cosmetics and tomb paintings. Romans valued cinnabar for frescoes. In medieval Europe, madder and kermes were important for textiles. The discovery of cochineal in the Americas revolutionized red dyes and pigments. Synthetic red pigments began to emerge in the 19th and 20th centuries, offering greater stability and variety.
First Recorded Use
Evidence of red pigments (ochre) used in cave paintings dates back tens of thousands of years.
Cultural Associations
Red is a color with immense cultural significance across the globe. It often symbolizes love, passion, anger, danger, courage, sacrifice, and power. In many Western cultures, red is associated with romance (e.g., red roses) and Christmas. In China, red is a color of good luck, prosperity, and happiness, frequently used in weddings and festivals. In India, red is associated with purity, fertility, and love, and is a traditional color for bridal attire. It is also a color of revolution and communism in some political contexts. Traffic lights use red to signify 'stop' universally.
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Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #ED1C24;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #ED1C24;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #ED1C24;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#ED1C24,
#DDFDFC
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#ED1C24,
#DDFDFC
);
}// SCSS variable
$red-(pigment): #ED1C24;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$red-(pigment)-r: 237;
$red-(pigment)-g: 28;
$red-(pigment)-b: 36;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $red-(pigment);
color: rgba($red-(pigment)-r, $red-(pigment)-g, $red-(pigment)-b, 0.8);
}