Rare Red
Also known as: Red Hot , Incubation Red , Red-Handed , Medium Candy Apple Red
Rare Red holds a medium position in the red range and reads as passionate and urgent. You'll see it used for sale banners and sportswear. Rare Red plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. On white it reads clearly at 5.00:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Rare Red color codes
- HEX
- #DD1133
- RGB
- rgb(221, 17, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 17, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(350, 86%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(350, 92%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 92%, 77%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(47.9 71.7 40.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.1% 0.224 22.4)
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 2.4
- RAL 3018: Strawberry red #D14152 · ΔE 6.8 · 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 Rare 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 Rare 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 Rare 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 5.00:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.20:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Rare Red background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Rare Red
Rare Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rare Red
Rare Red triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Red-Handed #DD2233 · ΔE 1.5
- Carmine #D60036 · ΔE 2.7
- Lollipop #D91E3F · ΔE 2.9
- Transfusion #EA1833 · ΔE 3.3
- Fireball #CE2029 · ΔE 3.7
- Red Tape #CC1133 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rare Red is closest to Dark Cyan .
FAQ
Rare Red FAQs
What color is Rare Red?
Rare Red is a medium red with the hex code #DD1133. In HSL terms it has a hue of 350°, 86% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Rare Red?
The hex code for Rare Red is #DD1133. In RGB it's rgb(221, 17, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 92%, 77%, 13%).
What colors go well with Rare Red?
Rare 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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