CG Red

HEX: #E03C31 | Modern Palette

On White
4.32:1
FAIL
On Black
4.86:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E03C31
RGB
224, 60, 49
HSL
3°, 73% ,53%
CMYK
0, 73, 78, 12

About CG Red

CG Red (#E03C31) is a color with RGB(224, 60, 49) and HSL(3.8°, 73.8%, 53.5%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #31D5E0, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #31E03C and #3C31E0. The name comes from CG Red (English).

  • HEX: #E03C31
  • RGB: 224, 60, 49
  • HSL: 3.8°, 73.8%, 53.5%
  • Mood: Energetic, Romantic
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #31D5E0
  • Triadic colors: #31E03C, #3C31E0
  • The name comes from CG Red (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

CG Red #E03C31 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

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

Color Harmonies

CG Red #E03C31 pairs with #31D5E0 as its complementary color, and #31E03C and #3C31E0 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for CG Red #E03C31 moves from dark #160503 tones through the base color to lighter #FCEAE9 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Romantic
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #898921
Protanopia #626234
Tritanopia #E03B3B
Achromatopsia #7A7A7A

Frequently Asked Questions

CG Red (#E03C31) is a color with RGB(224, 60, 49) and HSL(3.8°, 73.8%, 53.5%).

#E03C31 pairs strongly with #31D5E0 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E03C31 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#E03C31 is commonly associated with Energetic, Romantic.

The name CG Red is linked to CG Red from English, meaning A specific shade of red, likely used within a corporate or brand context, with 'CG' possibly being an acronym or initialism..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word CG Red
Meaning A specific shade of red, likely used within a corporate or brand context, with 'CG' possibly being an acronym or initialism.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century - Early 21st Century

History

The term 'CG Red' strongly suggests a proprietary or designated color within a specific organization or brand whose initials are 'CG'. Many companies define their brand colors with unique names (e.g., 'Coca-Cola Red', 'UPS Brown'). The hexadecimal code #e03c31 confirms it's a precisely defined digital color. Without knowing what 'CG' stands for, the specific historical context remains tied to that unknown entity's branding evolution. It's a vibrant, strong red, often associated with energy, passion, or urgency.

First Recorded Use

The exact first use is difficult to pinpoint without specific brand documentation. It likely emerged when 'CG' (whatever it represents) established its brand identity and color palette.

Cultural Associations

Red, in general, is a color with rich and varied cultural meanings globally. It can symbolize love, passion, anger, danger, courage, and importance. In branding, red is often used to grab attention, stimulate appetite, or convey excitement and power. The specific shade #e03c31 is a bright, slightly orange-leaning red, which might evoke warmth or dynamism depending on its application.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E03C31;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E03C31;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E03C31;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E03C31,
        #31D5E0
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E03C31,
        #31D5E0
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$cg-red: #E03C31;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$cg-red-r: 224;
$cg-red-g: 60;
$cg-red-b: 49;

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