Red-Handed
Also known as: Fiery Red, Medium Candy Apple Red, Akuma, Alizarin
Red-Handed is what happens when red turns medium and lively. The effect is confident and commanding, made for 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).
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)
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 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 — 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 Red-Handed
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.83:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.35:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Red-Handed background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Red-Handed
Red-Handed with its complement
Soft neighbors of Red-Handed
Red-Handed triad
Similar colors
- Rare Red#DD1133 · ΔE 1.5
- Transfusion#EA1833 · ΔE 2.4
- Barberry#EE1133 · ΔE 3.0
- Fireball#CE2029 · ΔE 3.6
- Methadone#CC2233 · ΔE 3.7
- Poppy Red#DD3845 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Red-Handed is closest to Oasis.
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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