Red colors

Red is the most attention-grabbing color in design — it signals urgency, energy, and confidence. In presentations and business documents, red works best as an accent color for key metrics, warnings, or calls to action.

From deep burgundy to bright scarlet, the red family spans a wide range of tones. Darker reds like maroon and wine convey sophistication, while brighter reds like vermillion and cherry create energy and urgency.

All red colors

Red

#FF0000

Crimson

#DC143C

Scarlet

#FF2400

Maroon

#800000

Burgundy

#800020

Wine

#722F37

Cherry

#DE3163

Brick Red

#CB4154

Vermillion

#E34234

Ruby

#E0115F

Oxblood

#4A0404

Cardinal

#C41E3A

Dark Red

#8B0000

Coral Red

#FF4040

Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Fire Engine Red

#CE2029

Carmine

#960018

Quick reference

Color	HEX	RGB
Red	#FF0000	255, 0, 0
Crimson	#DC143C	220, 20, 60
Scarlet	#FF2400	255, 36, 0
Maroon	#800000	128, 0, 0
Burgundy	#800020	128, 0, 32
Wine	#722F37	114, 47, 55
Cherry	#DE3163	222, 49, 99
Brick Red	#CB4154	203, 65, 84
Vermillion	#E34234	227, 66, 52
Ruby	#E0115F	224, 17, 95
Oxblood	#4A0404	74, 4, 4
Cardinal	#C41E3A	196, 30, 58
Dark Red	#8B0000	139, 0, 0
Coral Red	#FF4040	255, 64, 64
Indian Red	#CD5C5C	205, 92, 92
Fire Engine Red	#CE2029	206, 32, 41
Carmine	#960018	150, 0, 24

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for red?

Pure red is hex #FF0000 (RGB 255, 0, 0). Modified reds like crimson (#DC143C) and scarlet (#FF2400) often look more polished in professional materials.

What colors go with red?

Red pairs well with navy blue, charcoal, white, gold, and cream. For professional presentations, red + navy + white is a classic combination.

Other color families

Brown colors→Neutral colors→Orange colors→Pink colors→

Last updated April 6, 2026

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