Classic Scarlet Red
A vivid, warm medium red.
#F52B0A
rgb(245, 43, 10)
Color formats
HEX
#F52B0A
RGB
rgb(245, 43, 10)
HSL
hsl(8.4, 92.2%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(8.4, 95.9%, 96.1%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 82.4%, 95.9%, 3.9%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Classic Scarlet Red.
Lightest
#FDD5CE
Lighter
#F9806C
Base
#F52B0A
Darker
#931A06
Darkest
#310902
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Classic Scarlet Red works
Classic Scarlet Red (#F52B0A) is a vivid, warm medium red. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its warm undertone gives it an energetic, inviting feel — a good fit for friendly, expressive brands.
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