Red Tape
Also known as: Cherry , Vivid Crimson , Karakurenai Red , Goji Berry
Quietly confident and commanding, Red Tape is a warm-toned red that earns its keep 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.
Reference
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)
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 3.6
- 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: 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 Tape
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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 Tape 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 5.68:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.70:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Red Tape background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Red Tape
Red Tape with its complement
Soft neighbors of Red Tape
Red Tape triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cherry #CF0234 · ΔE 0.8
- Carmine #D60036 · ΔE 1.9
- Cardinal #C41E3A · ΔE 2.3
- Pomodoro #C30232 · ΔE 2.5
- Toreador #CD123F · ΔE 3.3
- Racing Red #C21727 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Red Tape is closest to Jade Jewel .
FAQ
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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