Red
Pure Red (RAL 3028)
Pure Red (RAL 3028)
#C21F24Click to copy
Pure Red (RAL 3028) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(194, 31, 36)Copy
HSLhsl(358, 72%, 44%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(358, 84%, 76%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 84%, 81%, 24%)Copy
Pure Red (RAL 3028) Color Schemes
Complementary
#C21F24
Click to copy#1FC2BD
Click to copyAnalogous
#C21F75
Click to copy#C26B1F
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1FC26C
Click to copy#1F75C2
Click to copyMonochromatic
#C21F24
Click to copy#D86F72
Click to copy#EEBFC1
Click to copy#6A1114
Click to copy#120303
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPure Red (RAL 3028) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
5.97 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.52 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.48 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.12 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Pure Red (RAL 3028) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Pure Red (RAL 3028) Color Introduction
Definition
Pure Red (RAL 3028) (HEX #C21F24) has the RGB value rgb(194, 31, 36), the HSL value hsl(358°, 72%, 44%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 84%, 81%, 24%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pure Red (RAL 3028) is #1FC2BD, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #C21F75 and #C26C1F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1FC26C, #1F75C2) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pure Red (RAL 3028) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pure Red (RAL 3028) has a contrast ratio of 5.97:1 against white and 3.52:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Pure Red (RAL 3028) has a lightness of 44% and a saturation of 72%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A vivid standard red.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Pure Red (RAL 3028) tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Pure Red (RAL 3028) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Pure Red (RAL 3028) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.