Torch Red is a
warm medium color with the hex code #ED1224.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
237, 18, 36 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 92%, 85%, 7% for print applications.
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Torch Red
#ED1224
Torch Red color values
- HEX
- #ED1224
- RGB
- 237, 18, 36
- HSL
- 355°, 86%, 50%
- CMYK
- 0, 92, 85, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Torch Red sits at 355° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Torch Red is rendered as rgb(237, 18, 36), where the red channel dominates at 237, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Torch Red translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 92M 85Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (92%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Torch Red
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #ED1224;
--brand-primary-rgb: 237, 18, 36;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#ED1224',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 92%
Y: 85%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(237, 18, 36)
rgba(237, 18, 36, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #ED1224?
#ED1224 is Torch Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 237, 18, 36. It has a hue of 355°, 86%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #ED1224?
The RGB color code for #ED1224 is rgb(237, 18, 36). This means it contains 237 red,
18 green, and 36 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Torch Red a warm or cool color?
Torch Red (#ED1224) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #ED1224 in CSS?
You can use #ED1224 in CSS with:
background-color: #ED1224; or color: #ED1224; or as an RGB value: rgb(237, 18, 36). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 92%, 85%, 7%.