Rare Red
Also known as: Red Hot, Incubation Red, Red-Handed, Medium Candy Apple Red
Quietly passionate and urgent, Rare Red is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in sale banners and sportswear. Rare Red plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. On white it reads clearly at 5.00:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
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)
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 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 — 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 Rare Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.00:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.20:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Rare Red background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Rare Red
Rare Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Rare Red
Rare Red triad
Similar colors
- Red-Handed#DD2233 · ΔE 1.5
- Carmine#D60036 · ΔE 2.7
- Lollipop#D91E3F · ΔE 2.9
- Methadone#CC2233 · ΔE 3.0
- Transfusion#EA1833 · ΔE 3.3
- Fireball#CE2029 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Rare Red is closest to Dark Cyan.
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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