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#FF0000 color code is #FF0000. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ff0000.

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#FF0000 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FF0000 is 0.2126. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 4.00:1 against white and 5.25:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FF0000 on white4.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#FF0000 on black5.25:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #FF00004.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #FF00005.25:1AA

#FF0000 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FF0000?+
The hex code for #FF0000 is #FF0000. In RGB it's rgb(255, 0, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #FF0000?+
#FF0000 in RGB is (255, 0, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 0, 0).
What is the CMYK value of #FF0000?+
#FF0000 converts to CMYK(0%, 100%, 100%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FF0000.
Is #ff0000 a warm or cool color?+
#FF0000 (#FF0000) is a warm red — its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ff0000 belong to?+
#FF0000 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 0°, 100%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #ff0000 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FF0000 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 4:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ff0000?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FF0000 (#FF0000) is 18-1660 Scarlet, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FF0000 in design

Practical guidance for using #ff0000 (#FF0000) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FF0000 (#FF0000) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.3:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 4.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FF0000 (#FF0000) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#FF0000 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #ff0000 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#FF0000 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #FF0000

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #ff0000 (#FF0000). Click through for the full brand color guide.

YouTube#FF0000 · YouTube RedAdobe#FF0000 · Adobe RedCoca-Cola#F40009 · Coca-Cola Red