Red Flag
Also known as: Medium Scarlet, Strawberry, Là Jiāo Hóng Red, Future Fuchsia
Quietly confident and commanding, Red Flag is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.56:1 on black clears AA.
Red Flag color codes
- HEX
- #FF2244
- RGB
- rgb(255, 34, 68)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 34, 68, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(351, 100%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(351, 87%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 87%, 73%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(55.8 78.3 41.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(64.2% 0.245 21.5)
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: crimson#DC143C · ΔE 8.2
- RAL 3018 — Strawberry red#D14152 · ΔE 8.7 · 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 Red Flag 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 Red Flag
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Red Flag 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 3.77:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.56:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Red Flag background: #000000
Palettes featuring Red Flag
Red Flag with its complement
Soft neighbors of Red Flag
Red Flag triad
Similar colors
- Strawberry#FB2943 · ΔE 0.7
- Cherry Soda#FF0044 · ΔE 1.8
- Neon Red#FF073A · ΔE 1.9
- Red Radish#EE3344 · ΔE 2.7
- Rage#FF1133 · ΔE 3.4
- Blood Burst#FF474C · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Red Flag is closest to Baltic.
Red Flag FAQs
What color is Red Flag?
Red Flag is a medium red with the hex code #FF2244. In HSL terms it has a hue of 351°, 100% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Red Flag?
The hex code for Red Flag is #FF2244. In RGB it's rgb(255, 34, 68), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 87%, 73%, 0%).
What colors go well with Red Flag?
Red Flag pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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