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Bright red color

A lively red with a touch of orange that pops on screens and in print. It is a reliable choice for buttons, sale banners and kids' toys where you want energy and instant attention.

Also known as: Vivid red.

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The hex code for bright red is #EE4B2B. In RGB it is rgb(238, 75, 43), in HSL hsl(10, 85%, 55%) and in CMYK 0, 68, 82, 7.

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Pick a color to pair it with and see how it looks on clothes, interiors and design.

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About bright red

Bright red (#EE4B2B) is a warm, mid-tone, highly saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 238 red, 75 green and 43 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in web, signage, kids.

Swatch of Bright red with its shades from light to dark · #EE4B2B
Bright red · #EE4B2B

Bright red shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Bright red color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Pacific blue
AnalogousClose to: Raspberry, Marigold
TriadicClose to: Malachite, Neon blue
Split complementaryClose to: Caribbean green, Electric blue
TetradicClose to: Grass green, Pacific blue, Dark violet

Bright red color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Bright red
Analogous palette · Bright red
Complementary palette · Bright red
Triadic palette · Bright red
With neutrals palette · Bright red
With an accent palette · Bright red

Bright red contrast with text

White textContrast 3.7:1 · AA large text
Black textContrast 5.7:1 · AA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --bright-red: #EE4B2B;
  --bright-red-rgb: 238, 75, 43;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--bright-red); }
.text { color: var(--bright-red); }

Colors similar to bright red

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Where you'll see this color

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Swatch of Bright red with its shades from light to dark · #EE4B2B
Swatch of Bright red with its shades from light to dark · #EE4B2B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for bright red?

The hex code for bright red is #EE4B2B. In RGB it is rgb(238, 75, 43), in HSL hsl(10, 85%, 55%) and in CMYK 0, 68, 82, 7.

What is the complementary color of bright red?

Its complement on the color wheel is #2BCEEE, close to pacific blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on bright red?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 3.7:1, while with black it is 5.7:1.