Racing Red
Also known as: Red City of Morocco, Red Carpet, Tedious Red, Star and Crescent Red
A vivid red with a confident and commanding character, Racing Red works beautifully for food branding and sale banners. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 6.09:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Racing Red color codes
- HEX
- #C21727
- RGB
- rgb(194, 23, 39)
- RGBA
- rgba(194, 23, 39, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(354, 79%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(354, 88%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 88%, 80%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(42.4 63.6 40.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(52.1% 0.200 24.5)
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 3.2
- RAL 3020 — Traffic red#C1121C · ΔE 2.5 · 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 Racing 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 Racing Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Racing 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 6.09:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.45:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Racing Red background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Racing Red
Racing Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Racing Red
Racing Red triad
Similar colors
- Red Carpet#BC2026 · ΔE 1.2
- Monza#C7031E · ΔE 1.9
- Fierce Red#CC0021 · ΔE 2.1
- Knockout#C42B2D · ΔE 2.3
- Toadstool#B8282F · ΔE 2.3
- Hot Jazz#BC3033 · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Racing Red is closest to Jade Jewel.
Racing Red FAQs
What color is Racing Red?
Racing Red is a medium red with the hex code #C21727. In HSL terms it has a hue of 354°, 79% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Racing Red?
The hex code for Racing Red is #C21727. In RGB it's rgb(194, 23, 39), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 88%, 80%, 24%).
What colors go well with Racing Red?
Racing 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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