Racing Red
Also known as: Red City of Morocco , Red Carpet , Tedious Red , Star and Crescent Red
There is a confident and commanding quality to Racing Red. The vivid, warm red at #C21727 rewards 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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: 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Racing 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 Racing 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 6.09:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.45:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Racing Red background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Racing Red
Racing Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Racing Red
Racing Red triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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