MVS Red
Also known as: Helvetia Red, Alarm, Uproar Red, Spectrum Red
As a medium take on red, MVS Red carries passionate and urgent energy that suits call-to-action buttons and food branding. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 4.53:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
MVS Red color codes
- HEX
- #EE0000
- RGB
- rgb(238, 0, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 0, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 100%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 100%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(50.7 76.7 66.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.6% 0.245 29.2)
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: red#FF0000 · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 3028 — Pure red#E72512 · ΔE 1.6 · 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 MVS Red works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of MVS Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from MVS 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 4.53:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.64:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a MVS Red background: #000000
Palettes featuring MVS Red
MVS Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of MVS Red
MVS Red triad
Similar colors
- Alarm#EC0003 · ΔE 0.6
- Lifeguard#E50000 · ΔE 1.9
- Mario#E4000F · ΔE 2.9
- Arcade Fire#EE3311 · ΔE 3.4
- Ferocious#E2261F · ΔE 3.5
- Red#FF0000 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of MVS Red is closest to Oasis.
MVS Red FAQs
What color is MVS Red?
MVS Red is a medium red with the hex code #EE0000. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 100% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for MVS Red?
The hex code for MVS Red is #EE0000. In RGB it's rgb(238, 0, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 7%).
What colors go well with MVS Red?
MVS 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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