Red CMYK color hex code is #ED1C24

What is Red CMYK Color?

Red color in the CMYK model has the values (0, 100, 100, 0). Thus, there is 100 of magenta and yellow and 0 of cyan and black. The closest hex code of the color is #ED1C24 with RGB equivalent values (237, 28, 36). The CMYK system is the backbone of the color printing technology found in both large industrial and small desktop printers. Colors are created using only four inks - cyan (C), magenta (M), yellow (Y) and black (K).

Please understand that the hex code of the red CMYK mentioned on this page is only an approximation. Hexadecimal and RGB color values are for screen and digital media while the CMYK model is used for printing and, therefore, the conversion of one to another is not perfect.

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Red CMYK Color Codes

Hex Code	#ED1C24
RGB Values	(237, 28, 36)
CMYK Values	(0%, 100%, 100%, 0%)
HSV/HSB Values	(358°, 88%, 93%)
Closest Web Safe	#FF3333
Inverse Color	#12E3DB [Bright Turquoise]
Closest Pantone®	1788 C
Closest RAL	3026 [Luminous bright red]
Complementary Color	#1CEDE5 [Fluorescent Blue]

Red CMYK Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#646464
Desaturated	#858585
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#5C5C5C
Weighted Average (Luma)	#494949
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#8D8D8D

Red CMYK Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of ED1C24. Complementary color is 1CEDE5

Complementary Palette

The complement of Red CMYK is Fluorescent Blue with the hex code #1CEDE5. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #ED1C24 color is offered by #1CEDE5. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

ED1C24 1CEDE5

Analogous color palette with (ED1C24, ED7D1C and ED1C8D)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Red CMYK (#ED1C24) are Princeton Orange (#ED7D1C) and Philippine Pink (#ED1C8D). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Red CMYK with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

ED1C24 ED7D1C ED1C8D

Split Complementary color palette with (ED1C24, 1CED7D and 1C8DED)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Red CMYK (#ED1C24) are #1CED7D (Guppie Green) and #1C8DED (Dodger Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

ED1C24 1CED7D 1C8DED

Triadic color palette with (ED1C24, 24ED1C and 1C24ED)

Triadic Palette

Red CMYK triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #24ED1C (Neon Green) and #1C24ED (Bluebonnet) along with #ED1C24 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

ED1C24 24ED1C 1C24ED

Tetradic color palette with (ED1C24, 24ED1C, 1CEDE5 and E51CED)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Red CMYK has four colors - #24ED1C (Neon Green), #1CEDE5 (Fluorescent Blue) and #E51CED (Phlox) in addition to the base color (#ED1C24). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

ED1C24 24ED1C 1CEDE5 E51CED

Square color palette with (ED1C24, 8DED1C, 1CEDE5 and 7D1CED)

Square Palette

Red CMYK square color palette has #8DED1C (Spring Frost), #1CEDE5 (Fluorescent Blue) and #7D1CED (Blue-Violet). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

ED1C24 8DED1C 1CEDE5 7D1CED

Red CMYK Color Rainbow Palette

Our Red CMYK rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

ED1C23 EDC81C 5FED1C 1CED8C 1C9AED 511CED ED1CD6