Red Seal
Also known as: Red Mist, Clear Red, Lucky Lobster, Bloody Red
Red Seal sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively red that feels bold and energetic. Try it in food branding and sale banners. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.41:1, passes WCAG AA).
Red Seal color codes
- HEX
- #C92D21
- RGB
- rgb(201, 45, 33)
- RGBA
- rgba(201, 45, 33, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(4, 72%, 46%)
- HSV
- hsv(4, 84%, 79%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 78%, 84%, 21%)
- LAB
- lab(45.6 60.4 46.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.7% 0.194 29.4)
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: firebrick#B22222 · ΔE 5.9
- RAL 2002 — Vermilion#C63927 · ΔE 1.6 · 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 Seal 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 Seal
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Red Seal 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 5.41:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.88:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Red Seal background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Red Seal
Red Seal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Red Seal
Red Seal triad
Similar colors
- Red Mist#C92B1E · ΔE 0.5
- Lionheart#CC2222 · ΔE 1.7
- Heroic Red#D1191C · ΔE 1.9
- Minestrone#C72616 · ΔE 1.9
- Hot Lips#C9312B · ΔE 2.1
- Lava#CF1020 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Red Seal is closest to Bermuda.
Red Seal FAQs
What color is Red Seal?
Red Seal is a medium red with the hex code #C92D21. In HSL terms it has a hue of 4°, 72% saturation, and 46% lightness.
What is the hex code for Red Seal?
The hex code for Red Seal is #C92D21. In RGB it's rgb(201, 45, 33), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 78%, 84%, 21%).
What colors go well with Red Seal?
Red Seal pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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