Red-Handed
Also known as: Fiery Red , Medium Candy Apple Red , Akuma , Alizarin
Few reds feel this lively. Red-Handed leans warm and confident and commanding, which points it toward sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Red-Handed maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (4.83:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Red-Handed color codes
- HEX
- #DD2233
- RGB
- rgb(221, 34, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 34, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(355, 73%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(355, 85%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 85%, 77%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(48.8 69.1 41.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.8% 0.217 23.9)
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 3.5
- RAL 2002: Vermilion #C63927 · ΔE 6.3 · 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-Handed 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 Red-Handed
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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 Red-Handed 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 4.83:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.35:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Red-Handed background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Red-Handed
Red-Handed with its complement
Soft neighbors of Red-Handed
Red-Handed triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Rare Red #DD1133 · ΔE 1.5
- Transfusion #EA1833 · ΔE 2.4
- Barberry #EE1133 · ΔE 3.0
- Fireball #CE2029 · ΔE 3.6
- Poppy Red #DD3845 · ΔE 3.7
- Lollipop #D91E3F · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Red-Handed is closest to Oasis .
FAQ
Red-Handed FAQs
What color is Red-Handed?
Red-Handed is a medium red with the hex code #DD2233. In HSL terms it has a hue of 355°, 73% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Red-Handed?
The hex code for Red-Handed is #DD2233. In RGB it's rgb(221, 34, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 85%, 77%, 13%).
What colors go well with Red-Handed?
Red-Handed pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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