Fierce Red
Also known as: Rare Rhubarb , Pedestrian Red , Marilyn MonRouge , Dangerous Affair
Fierce Red is what happens when red turns medium and vivid. The effect is passionate and urgent, made for food branding and sale banners. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. On white it reads clearly at 5.85:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Fierce Red color codes
- HEX
- #CC0021
- RGB
- rgb(204, 0, 33)
- RGBA
- rgba(204, 0, 33, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(350, 100%, 40%)
- HSV
- hsv(350, 100%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 84%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(43.5 68.6 45.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.3% 0.216 24.9)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: firebrick #B22222 · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 3020: Traffic red #C1121C · ΔE 2.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Fierce Red works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Fierce Red
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Fierce Red by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.85:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.59:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Fierce Red background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fierce Red
Fierce Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fierce Red
Fierce Red triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Monza #C7031E · ΔE 1.1
- Lava #CF1020 · ΔE 1.5
- Racing Red #C21727 · ΔE 2.1
- Fireball #CE2029 · ΔE 2.1
- Lionheart #CC2222 · ΔE 2.5
- Knockout #C42B2D · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fierce Red is closest to Jade Jewel .
FAQ
Fierce Red FAQs
What color is Fierce Red?
Fierce Red is a medium red with the hex code #CC0021. In HSL terms it has a hue of 350°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fierce Red?
The hex code for Fierce Red is #CC0021. In RGB it's rgb(204, 0, 33), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 84%, 20%).
What colors go well with Fierce Red?
Fierce Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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