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Shades of Red

22 named red shades with hex codes — click any swatch to copy.

Find Closest Red Shade

Enter any hex code to find the nearest named red shade.

Red commands attention like no other color. From the palest blush to the richest burgundy, red shades convey passion, energy, urgency, and warmth. Use soft reds and corals for inviting, feminine palettes; deep crimsons and maroons for luxury and drama.

All Red Shades

Seashell

#FFF5EE

Linen

#FAF0E6

Misty Rose

#FFE4E1

Lavender Blush

#FFF0F5

Light Salmon

#FFA07A

Salmon

#FA8072

Dark Salmon

#E9967A

Salmon Pink

#FF91A4

Coral

#FF7F50

Tomato

#FF6347

Light Coral

#F08080

Indian Red

#CD5C5C

Candy Apple Red

#FF0800

Red

#FF0000

Scarlet

#FF2400

Crimson

#DC143C

Raspberry

#E30B5C

Ruby

#9B111E

Fire Brick

#B22222

Carmine

#960018

Dark Red

#8B0000

Maroon

#800000

Using Red Shades in Design

Light shades

Pale red shades make excellent backgrounds, hover states, and subtle accents. They keep designs airy without losing the hue's personality.

Mid-range shades

The middle of the red spectrum is where most UI elements live — buttons, icons, links, and borders. These shades are vivid enough to pop without overwhelming.

Dark shades

Deep red shades work for text on light backgrounds, dark mode surfaces, and dramatic hero sections. They're rich and authoritative.

Building a palette

Pick one red shade as your primary, one light variant for backgrounds, and one dark variant for depth. Add a neutral gray for balance.

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