Scarlet
Also known as: RedЯum, Maraschino, Ferrari Red, Jasper Red
Scarlet brings a passionate and urgent feel to any palette. This medium red is a natural fit for sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.50:1 on black clears AA.
Scarlet color codes
- HEX
- #FF2400
- RGB
- rgb(255, 36, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 36, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(8, 100%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(8, 100%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 86%, 100%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(55.6 77.2 70.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.8% 0.248 31.0)
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: red#FF0000 · ΔE 2.0
- RAL 2005 — Luminous orange#FF2300 · ΔE 0.1 · 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 Scarlet works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Scarlet
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Scarlet 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 3.82:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.50:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Scarlet background: #000000
Palettes featuring Scarlet
Scarlet with its complement
Soft neighbors of Scarlet
Scarlet triad
Similar colors
- Thai Hot#FE1C06 · ΔE 1.2
- Vermilion#F4320C · ΔE 1.7
- Red#FF0000 · ΔE 2.0
- Coquelicot#FF3800 · ΔE 2.4
- Fire Opal#FD3C06 · ΔE 2.5
- Spicy#FF1111 · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Scarlet is closest to Rainy Mood.
Scarlet FAQs
What color is Scarlet?
Scarlet is a medium red with the hex code #FF2400. In HSL terms it has a hue of 8°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Scarlet?
The hex code for Scarlet is #FF2400. In RGB it's rgb(255, 36, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 86%, 100%, 0%).
What colors go well with Scarlet?
Scarlet pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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