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Strawberry Red (RAL 3018)
Strawberry Red (RAL 3018)
#C33139Click to copy
Strawberry Red (RAL 3018) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(195, 49, 57)Copy
HSLhsl(357, 60%, 48%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(357, 75%, 76%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 75%, 71%, 24%)Copy
Strawberry Red (RAL 3018) Color Schemes
Complementary
#C33139
Click to copy#31C3BB
Click to copyAnalogous
#C33182
Click to copy#C37231
Click to copySplit Complementary
#31C372
Click to copy#3182C3
Click to copyMonochromatic
#C33139
Click to copy#D2888C
Click to copy#EED2D4
Click to copy#711D21
Click to copy#200809
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyStrawberry Red (RAL 3018) 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
5.50 : 1
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Black background #000000
3.82 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
5.04 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
2.30 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Strawberry Red (RAL 3018) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Strawberry Red (RAL 3018) Color Introduction
Definition
Strawberry Red (RAL 3018) (HEX #C33139) has the RGB value rgb(195, 49, 57), the HSL value hsl(357°, 60%, 48%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 75%, 71%, 24%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Strawberry Red (RAL 3018) is #31C3BB, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #C33182 and #C37231 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#31C372, #3182C3) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Strawberry Red (RAL 3018) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Strawberry Red (RAL 3018) has a contrast ratio of 5.50:1 against white and 3.82:1 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, Strawberry Red (RAL 3018) has a lightness of 48% and a saturation of 60%, 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 pink.
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 Strawberry Red (RAL 3018) 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, Strawberry Red (RAL 3018) 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.
Strawberry Red (RAL 3018) 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.