Pure Scarlet is a medium, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF1A00, which equals rgb(255, 26, 0) in RGB and hsl(6, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M90 Y100 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF1A00 - RGB
255, 26, 0 - HSL
6°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
0, 90, 100, 0 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Pure Scarlet
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.40:1. Its complementary color is #00E6FF.
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Pure Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #FF1A00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 26, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 6°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 90%, 100%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16718336 |
Shades and tints of Pure Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFD9D5 - 100
#FFB3AA - 200
#FF8D80 - 300
#FF6655 - 400
#FF402B - 500
#FF1A00 - 600
#D51600 - 700
#AA1100 - 800
#800D00 - 900
#550900 - 950
#2B0400
Color harmonies for Pure Scarlet
- Complementary
#00E6FF≈ Pure Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#FF0066≈ Rose - Analogous +30°
#FF9900≈ Orange - Triadic +120°
#00FF1A≈ Pure Kelly - Triadic +240°
#1900FF≈ Blue - Split 150°
#00FF99≈ Medium Spring Green - Split 210°
#0066FF≈ Azure Blue
Contrast and accessibility of Pure Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pure Scarlet | Aa | 3.89:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Pure Scarlet | Aa | 5.40:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Pure Scarlet
background-color: #FF1A00;color: #FF1A00;background-color: rgb(255, 26, 0);background-color: hsl(6, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-pure-scarlet: #FF1A00; }class="bg-[#FF1A00]"Colors similar to Pure Scarlet
- Scarlet
#FF2400 - Pure Vermilion
#FF3300 - Red
#FF0000 - Bright Red
#E61919 - Pure Cardinal
#FF001A - Medium Light Red
#FF2929 - Bright Scarlet
#E62E19 - Medium Dark Scarlet
#D61500 - Medium Dark Vermilion
#D62B00 - Bright Cardinal
#E6192E - Orange Red
#FF4500 - Medium Dark Red
#D60000
More red shades
- Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Darkest Scarlet
#330500 - Very Dark Scarlet
#5C0900 - Dark Scarlet
#850D00 - Deep Scarlet
#AD1100 - Medium Dark Scarlet
#D61500 - Medium Light Scarlet
#FF3E29 - Light Scarlet
#FF6352 - Darkest Bright Scarlet
#2E0905 - Very Dark Bright Scarlet
#531109 - Dark Bright Scarlet
#77180D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pure Scarlet?
The HEX code for Pure Scarlet is #FF1A00.
What is the RGB value of Pure Scarlet?
Pure Scarlet has an RGB value of 255, 26, 0 (rgb(255, 26, 0)). In HSL it is 6°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Pure Scarlet?
Use black text on Pure Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.89:1 and black text has 5.40:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pure Scarlet?
The complementary color of Pure Scarlet is #00E6FF. Analogous colors #FF0066 and #FF9900 also pair well.