Red Tape
Also known as: Cherry, Vivid Crimson, Karakurenai Red, Goji Berry
Red Tape is a medium, vivid red that reads as confident and commanding. It shines in sale banners and sportswear. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 5.68:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Red Tape color codes
- HEX
- #CC1133
- RGB
- rgb(204, 17, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(204, 17, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(349, 85%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(349, 92%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 92%, 75%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(44.3 67.3 35.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.9% 0.210 21.2)
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 3.6
- RAL 3020 — Traffic red#C1121C · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Red Tape 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 Tape
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Red Tape 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 5.68:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.70:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Red Tape background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Red Tape
Red Tape with its complement
Soft neighbors of Red Tape
Red Tape triad
Similar colors
- Cherry#CF0234 · ΔE 0.8
- Methadone#CC2233 · ΔE 1.7
- Carmine#D60036 · ΔE 1.9
- Lolita#BF2735 · ΔE 2.3
- Cardinal#C41E3A · ΔE 2.3
- Pomodoro#C30232 · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Red Tape is closest to Jade Jewel.
Red Tape FAQs
What color is Red Tape?
Red Tape is a medium red with the hex code #CC1133. In HSL terms it has a hue of 349°, 85% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Red Tape?
The hex code for Red Tape is #CC1133. In RGB it's rgb(204, 17, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 92%, 75%, 20%).
What colors go well with Red Tape?
Red Tape pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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