Bright Red is a medium, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #E61919, which equals rgb(230, 25, 25) in RGB and hsl(0, 80%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M89 Y89 K10, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E61919 - RGB
230, 25, 25 - HSL
0°, 80%, 50% - CMYK
0, 89, 89, 10 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Bright Red
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 4.65:1. Its complementary color is #1AE6E6.
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Bright Red color codes
| HEX | #E61919 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 25, 25) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 80%, 50%) |
| HSV | 0°, 89%, 90% |
| CMYK | 0%, 89%, 89%, 10% |
| Decimal | 15079705 |
Shades and tints of Bright Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBD9D9 - 100
#F7B2B2 - 200
#F38C8C - 300
#EE6666 - 400
#EA3F3F - 500
#E61919 - 600
#C01515 - 700
#991111 - 800
#730D0D - 900
#4D0808 - 950
#260404
Color harmonies for Bright Red
- Complementary
#1AE6E6≈ Bright Cyan - Analogous −30°
#E61A80≈ Bright Blush - Analogous +30°
#E6801A≈ Bright Orange - Triadic +120°
#1AE61A≈ Bright Green - Triadic +240°
#1A1AE6≈ Bright Blue - Split 150°
#1AE680≈ Bright Mint - Split 210°
#1A80E6≈ Bright Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Bright Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Bright Red | Aa | 4.65:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Bright Red | Aa | 4.52:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Bright Red
background-color: #E61919;color: #E61919;background-color: rgb(230, 25, 25);background-color: hsl(0, 80%, 50%);:root { --color-bright-red: #E61919; }class="bg-[#E61919]"Colors similar to Bright Red
- Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Medium Dark Scarlet
#D61500 - Crimson
#DC143C - Pure Scarlet
#FF1A00 - Medium Dark Cardinal
#D60015 - Medium Dark Vermilion
#D62B00 - Medium Light Red
#FF2929 - Bright Crimson
#E61942 - Scarlet
#FF2400 - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515
More red shades
- Light Red
#FF5252 - Darkest Bright Red
#2E0505 - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909 - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Deep Bright Red
#9C1111 - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Medium Light Bright Red
#EA3E3E - Light Bright Red
#EE6363 - Darkest Soft Red
#290A0A - Very Dark Soft Red
#491212 - Dark Soft Red
#6A1B1B
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Bright Red?
The HEX code for Bright Red is #E61919.
What is the RGB value of Bright Red?
Bright Red has an RGB value of 230, 25, 25 (rgb(230, 25, 25)). In HSL it is 0°, 80%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Bright Red?
Use white text on Bright Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.65:1 and black text has 4.52:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Bright Red?
The complementary color of Bright Red is #1AE6E6. Analogous colors #E61A80 and #E6801A also pair well.