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Chili red color

A hot, fiery red taken from ripe chili peppers. It has a little orange in it, which gives it energy, and you will see it on restaurant signs, sauces and sporty sneakers.

Also known as: Chili pepper red.

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The hex code for chili red is #C21807. In RGB it is rgb(194, 24, 7), in HSL hsl(5, 93%, 39%) and in CMYK 0, 88, 96, 24.

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About chili red

Chili red (#C21807) is a warm, mid-tone, highly saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 194 red, 24 green and 7 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in food, signage, fashion.

Swatch of Chili red with its shades from light to dark · #C21807
Chili red · #C21807

Chili red shades and tints

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

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Chili red color harmonies

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

ComplementaryClose to: Pacific blue
AnalogousClose to: Rose red, Ochre
TriadicClose to: Kelly green, Deep purple
Split complementaryClose to: Emerald green, Sapphire blue
TetradicClose to: Kelly green, Pacific blue, Dark violet

Chili red color palettes

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

Chili red contrast with text

White textContrast 6.1:1 · AA
Black textContrast 3.4:1 · AA large text

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

CSS code

:root {
  --chili-red: #C21807;
  --chili-red-rgb: 194, 24, 7;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--chili-red); }
.text { color: var(--chili-red); }

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Where you'll see this color

BoliviaFlagsManchester UnitedSoccer teamsTargetBrandsUtahState flagsSan Francisco 49ersTeam colorsParaguayFlagsMcDonald'sBrandsTampa Bay BuccaneersTeam colorsChileFlagsBurger KingBrandsWashington NationalsTeam colorsNebraska CornhuskersTeam colors

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Swatch of Chili red with its shades from light to dark · #C21807
Swatch of Chili red with its shades from light to dark · #C21807

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for chili red?

The hex code for chili red is #C21807. In RGB it is rgb(194, 24, 7), in HSL hsl(5, 93%, 39%) and in CMYK 0, 88, 96, 24.

What is the complementary color of chili red?

Its complement on the color wheel is #07B1C2, close to pacific blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on chili red?

Yes. The contrast with white is 6.1:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).