How many shades of red are there?

The full registry holds 2,714 named red colors, every one with its own page on this site. The 231 most-searched shades are laid out on this page with names and hex codes.

What is the darkest shade of red?

Among the shades charted here, Bats Cloak (#1F1518) has the lowest measured lightness. Its page lists full codes, palettes, and the contrast colors that keep text readable on it.

What is the lightest shade of red?

Grey Sheep (#BAAAAA) measures lightest of the shades charted here. Open its page for codes and pairings, or copy the hex straight from the swatch above.

Shades of red

Red runs from near-pink corals to blackened oxbloods. What separates one red from another is undertone: blue-leaning reds read formal and cool, orange-leaning reds read hot and casual. The registry holds 2,714 named red colors, every one with its own page; the 231 most-searched shades are laid out below. Click a swatch to copy its hex code, or open the name for full codes, palettes, and contrast data.

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How many shades of red are there?: The full registry holds 2,714 named red colors, every one with its own page on this site. The 231 most-searched shades are laid out on this page with names and hex codes.
What is the darkest shade of red?: Among the shades charted here, Bats Cloak (#1F1518) has the lowest measured lightness. Its page lists full codes, palettes, and the contrast colors that keep text readable on it.
What is the lightest shade of red?: Grey Sheep (#BAAAAA) measures lightest of the shades charted here. Open its page for codes and pairings, or copy the hex straight from the swatch above.