Fierce Red
Also known as: Rare Rhubarb, Pedestrian Red, Marilyn MonRouge, Dangerous Affair
A vivid red with a passionate and urgent character, Fierce Red works beautifully 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.
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)
Color intelligence
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
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Fierce Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.85:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.59:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Fierce Red background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Fierce Red
Fierce Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fierce Red
Fierce Red triad
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.
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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