What color is Scarlet?
Scarlet is a vivid, warm red with a strong orange undertone, hex #ED2100, close to the color of a ripe tomato. It is brighter and more fiery than a classic blood red, with no trace of blue or purple.
What is the meaning of the color Scarlet?
Persian and Arab traders in the medieval period sold a luxury wool cloth known as siqillat, which gave European languages the word scarlet — originally a fabric name before it became a color name. By the 13th century, scarlet cloth dyed in brilliant red was among the most expensive goods traded across Europe. English royal and judicial robes were made in scarlet wool for centuries, a practice documented in sumptuary laws from the reign of Edward III in 1337. The University of Oxford adopted scarlet as its official color for academic dress, a use that continues in its published gown regulations.
What colors go with Scarlet?
Colors that pair well with Scarlet include:
Navy Blue: sharp, formal contrast
Ivory: soft, warm balance
Charcoal: strong, grounding depth
Gold: rich, celebratory warmth
Forest Green: bold, natural contrast
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #ED2100 |
color: #ED2100;
|
| RGB | 237, 33, 0 |
color: rgb(237, 33, 0);
|
| RGB Percentage | 93%, 13%, 0% |
color: rgb(93%, 13%, 0%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 86%, 100%, 7% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 8°, 100%, 46% |
color: hsl(8, 100%, 46%);
|
| HSV | 8°, 100%, 93% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 37, 41, 11 |
color: lab(37% 41 11);
|
| Decimal | 15540480 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.scarlet {
color: #ED2100;
}
$scarlet: #ED2100;
rgb(237, 33, 0)