#FF0000 Hex Code
Color Name: Red
What is hex #FF0000 Color?
The color name of hex code #FF0000 is Red. The RGB values are (255, 0, 0) which means it is composed of
100% red, 0% green and 0% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:100 Y:100 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FF0000 has a hue of 0°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #FF0000 Color Codes
| Color Name | Red |
| RGB Values | (255, 0, 0) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 100%, 100%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (0°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FF0000 |
| Inverse Color | #00FFFF [Aqua] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2347 C |
| Closest RAL | 3026 [Luminous bright red] |
| Complementary Color | #00FFFF [Aqua] |
| #FF0000 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #555555 |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #4D4D4D |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #363636 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #7B7B7B |
Hex #FF0000 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FF0000 is #00FFFF which is called Aqua. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FF0000 color is offered by #00FFFF. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #FF0000 are #FF8000 and #FF0080, called Orange (Color Wheel) and Bright Pink, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FF0000 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #FF0000 are #00FF80 (Guppie Green) and #0080FF (Azure). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#FF0000 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #00FF00 (Electric Green) and #0000FF (Blue) along with #FF0000, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #FF0000 has #00FF00 (Electric Green), #00FFFF (Aqua) and #FF00FF (Fuchsia). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #FF0000 contains #80FF00 (Chartreuse (Web)), #00FFFF (Aqua) and #8000FF (Violet (Color Wheel)). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #FF0000 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FF0000 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of FF0000 Color
Tints
FF3333- FF4D4D
- FF6666
- FF8080
- FF9999
- FFB3B3
- FFCCCC
- FFE6E6
Tones
- E61A1A
- D92626
- CC3333
- C04040
- B34D4D
- A65A5A
- 996666
- 8D7373
Shades
- CC0000
- B30000
- 990000
- 800000
- 660000
- 4D0000
- 330000
- 1A0000
#FF0000 Color Patterns
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#FF0000 Gingham Checks
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#FF0000 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FF0000 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FF0000 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FF0000 Leaves Pattern
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#FF0000 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FF0000 Trellis Pattern
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#FF0000 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
