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Red Maple
Red Maple
#E74C3CClick to copy
Red Maple Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(231, 76, 60)Copy
HSLhsl(6, 78%, 57%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(6, 74%, 91%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 67%, 74%, 9%)Copy
Red Maple Color Schemes
Complementary
#E74C3C
Click to copy#3CD7E7
Click to copyAnalogous
#E73C82
Click to copy#E7A13C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#3CE7A1
Click to copy#3C82E7
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E74C3C
Click to copy#E9A7A0
Click to copy#FCF4F3
Click to copy#A82315
Click to copy#4D100A
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRed Maple WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
3.82 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.50 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.50 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.31 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Red Maple Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Red Maple Color Introduction
Definition
Red Maple (HEX #E74C3C) has the RGB value rgb(231, 76, 60), the HSL value hsl(6°, 78%, 57%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 67%, 74%, 9%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Red Maple is #3CD7E7, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E73C82 and #E7A23C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#3CE7A1, #3C82E7) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Red Maple uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Red Maple has a contrast ratio of 3.82:1 against white and 5.50:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Red Maple has a lightness of 57% and a saturation of 78%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The bright red of autumn maple leaves, ardent and rich.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Red Maple tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Red Maple is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Red Maple Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
