Halt Red
Also known as: Bloody Pico-8 , Hawaiian Raspberry , Folly , Golden Blood
With its warm undertone, Halt Red (#FF004F) comes across as bold and energetic. Designers reach for it in food branding and sale banners. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.36:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Halt Red color codes
- HEX
- #FF004F
- RGB
- rgb(255, 0, 79)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 0, 79, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(341, 100%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(341, 100%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 69%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(54.8 81.9 34.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.4% 0.254 17.1)
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: crimson #DC143C · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 3018: Strawberry red #D14152 · ΔE 7.4 · 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 Halt Red works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Halt 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 Halt 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 3.91:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.36:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Halt Red background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Halt Red
Halt Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Halt Red
Halt Red triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sanguinary #F01A4D · ΔE 2.6
- Cherry Soda #FF0044 · ΔE 2.7
- Desire #EA3C53 · ΔE 3.5
- Enraged #EE0044 · ΔE 3.9
- Red Flag #FF2244 · ΔE 4.1
- Strawberry #FB2943 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Halt Red is closest to Baltic .
FAQ
Halt Red FAQs
What color is Halt Red?
Halt Red is a medium red with the hex code #FF004F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 341°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Halt Red?
The hex code for Halt Red is #FF004F. In RGB it's rgb(255, 0, 79), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 69%, 0%).
What colors go well with Halt Red?
Halt Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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