Red (Crayola)

HEX: #EE204D | Modern Palette

On White
4.24:1
FAIL
On Black
4.95:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#EE204D
RGB
238, 32, 77
HSL
346°, 86% ,93%
CMYK
0, 86.55, 67.65, 6.67

About Red (Crayola)

Red (Crayola) (#EE204D) is a color with RGB(238, 32, 77) and HSL(346.89°, 86.55%, 93.33%). 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 #20EEC1, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #4DEE20 and #204DEE. The name comes from Red (English).

  • HEX: #EE204D
  • RGB: 238, 32, 77
  • HSL: 346.89°, 86.55%, 93.33%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #20EEC1
  • Triadic colors: #4DEE20, #204DEE
  • The name comes from Red (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

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 #EE204D from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #8B8B43
Protanopia #5C5C4F
Tritanopia #ED2929
Achromatopsia #7B7B7B

Frequently Asked Questions

Red (Crayola) (#EE204D) is a color with RGB(238, 32, 77) and HSL(346.89°, 86.55%, 93.33%).

#EE204D pairs strongly with #20EEC1 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#EE204D is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#EE204D is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Red (Crayola) is linked to Red from English, meaning A primary color, the color of blood, and a color at the end of the spectrum of visible light next to orange and opposite violet..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Red
Meaning A primary color, the color of blood, and a color at the end of the spectrum of visible light next to orange and opposite violet.
Language English
First Recorded Use Pre-historic

History

The Crayola color 'Red' is one of the original 8 colors introduced in 1903. It has been a staple in their crayon boxes ever since. The specific hex code #EE204D represents a vibrant, slightly orange-biased red, typical of many 'standard red' representations in art supplies. Crayola's 'Red' is a foundational color, often used as a primary red in color mixing and artistic expression.

First Recorded Use

The word 'red' is one of the oldest color terms in many languages, with roots in Proto-Indo-European *hreudh-.

Cultural Associations

Red is a color with immense cultural significance globally. It is often associated with love, passion, anger, danger, energy, war, and courage. In many Eastern cultures, red symbolizes good luck, prosperity, and happiness (e.g., Chinese New Year). In Western cultures, it's strongly linked to romance (roses, Valentine's Day) and warnings (stop signs, fire engines). Its high visibility makes it a common choice for alerts and important signals.

Similar Named Colors
Amaranth #E52B50 ΔE 1.65
Spanish Crimson #E51A4C ΔE 2.37
Desire #EA3C53 ΔE 2.58
Folly #FF004F ΔE 2.79

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #EE204D;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #EE204D;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #EE204D;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #EE204D,
        #DFFDF6
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #EE204D,
        #DFFDF6
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$red-(crayola): #EE204D;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$red-(crayola)-r: 238;
$red-(crayola)-g: 32;
$red-(crayola)-b: 77;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $red-(crayola);
    color: rgba($red-(crayola)-r, $red-(crayola)-g, $red-(crayola)-b, 0.8);
}