Light Red is a medium-light, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF5252, which equals rgb(255, 82, 82) in RGB and hsl(0, 100%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M68 Y68 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF5252 - RGB
255, 82, 82 - HSL
0°, 100%, 66% - CMYK
0, 68, 68, 0 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Light 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.58:1. Its complementary color is #52FFFF.
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Light Red color codes
| HEX | #FF5252 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 82, 82) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100%, 66%) |
| HSV | 0°, 68%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 68%, 68%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16732754 |
Shades and tints of Light Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFE2E2 - 100
#FFC5C5 - 200
#FFA9A9 - 300
#FF8C8C - 400
#FF6F6F - 500
#FF5252 - 600
#D54444 - 700
#AA3737 - 800
#802929 - 900
#551B1B - 950
#2B0E0E
Color harmonies for Light Red
- Complementary
#52FFFF≈ Light Teal - Analogous −30°
#FF52A8≈ Light Carmine - Analogous +30°
#FFA852≈ Sandy Brown - Triadic +120°
#52FF52≈ Light Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#5252FF≈ Light Ultramarine - Split 150°
#52FFA8≈ Light Malachite - Split 210°
#52A8FF≈ Light Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Light Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Red | Aa | 3.19:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Light Red | Aa | 6.58:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Light Red
background-color: #FF5252;color: #FF5252;background-color: rgb(255, 82, 82);background-color: hsl(0, 100%, 66%);:root { --color-light-red: #FF5252; }class="bg-[#FF5252]"Colors similar to Light Red
- Light Cardinal
#FF5263 - Light Scarlet
#FF6352 - Tomato
#FF6347 - Medium Light Bright Scarlet
#EA4F3E - Light Crimson
#FF5274 - Light Bright Red
#EE6363 - Medium Light Bright Vermilion
#EA603E - Medium Light Bright Cardinal
#EA3E4F - Medium Light Bright Crimson
#EA3E60 - Medium Light Vermilion
#FF5429 - Medium Light Bright Red
#EA3E3E - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371
More red shades
- Darkest Red
#330000 - Very Dark Red
#5C0000 - Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Deep Red
#AD0000 - Medium Dark Red
#D60000 - Medium Light Red
#FF2929 - Darkest Bright Red
#2E0505 - Very Dark Bright Red
#530909 - Dark Bright Red
#770D0D - Deep Bright Red
#9C1111 - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Red?
The HEX code for Light Red is #FF5252.
What is the RGB value of Light Red?
Light Red has an RGB value of 255, 82, 82 (rgb(255, 82, 82)). In HSL it is 0°, 100%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Red?
Use black text on Light Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 and black text has 6.58:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Red?
The complementary color of Light Red is #52FFFF. Analogous colors #FF52A8 and #FFA852 also pair well.