analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FF0000 — Scarlet
#FF0000 is a mid-tone saturated red sitting at 0° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#ff0000
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- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #FF0000
- fff0f0
- ffc1c1
- ff9292
- ff6363
- ff3434
- ff0505
- d50000
- a60000
- 770000
- 480000
- 190000
Color schemes using #FF0000
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#FF0000 FAQ
What color is #FF0000?
#FF0000 is a shade of scarlet in the red family. It has a hue of 0 degrees, 100% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FF0000?
#FF0000 is rgb(255, 0, 0) in RGB, hsl(0, 100%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FF0000?
White text on this background reaches 4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.25:1.
What colors go well with #FF0000?
Its direct complement is #00FFFF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #00FF80 and #0080FF gives you contrast without the vibration.