Neon Red
Also known as: Carmine Red, Méi Gūi Hóng Red, American Rose, Future Fuchsia
Neon Red is a medium, vivid red that reads as bold and energetic. It shines in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.34:1 on black clears AA.
Neon Red color codes
- HEX
- #FF073A
- RGB
- rgb(255, 7, 58)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 7, 58, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(348, 100%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(348, 97%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 97%, 77%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(54.7 81.0 46.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.3% 0.253 22.4)
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: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 3018 — Strawberry red#D14152 · ΔE 9.2 · 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 Neon Red works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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 Neon Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Neon 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 3.93:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.34:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Neon Red background: #000000
Palettes featuring Neon Red
Neon Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Neon Red
Neon Red triad
Similar colors
- Strawberry#FB2943 · ΔE 1.7
- Red Flag#FF2244 · ΔE 1.9
- Rage#FF1133 · ΔE 1.9
- Cherry Soda#FF0044 · ΔE 2.6
- Red Radish#EE3344 · ΔE 2.9
- Barberry#EE1133 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Neon Red is closest to Baltic.
Neon Red FAQs
What color is Neon Red?
Neon Red is a medium red with the hex code #FF073A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 348°, 100% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Neon Red?
The hex code for Neon Red is #FF073A. In RGB it's rgb(255, 7, 58), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 97%, 77%, 0%).
What colors go well with Neon Red?
Neon 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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