Red
Persian Red
Persian Red
#CC3333Click to copy
Persian Red Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#CC3333Copy
RGBrgb(204, 51, 51)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 60%, 50%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 75%, 80%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 20%)Copy
Persian Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#CC3333
Click to copy#33CCCC
Click to copyAnalogous
#CC3380
Click to copy#CC8033
Click to copySplit Complementary
#33CC80
Click to copy#3380CC
Click to copyMonochromatic
#CC3333
Click to copy#D59090
Click to copy#F1DADA
Click to copy#7A1F1F
Click to copy#290A0A
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyPersian Red 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
5.14 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.09 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.71 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.46 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Persian Red 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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Persian Red Color Introduction
Definition
Persian Red (HEX #CC3333) has the RGB value rgb(204, 51, 51), the HSL value hsl(0°, 60%, 50%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 75%, 75%, 20%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Persian Red is #33CCCC, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #CC3380 and #CC8033 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#33CC80, #337FCC) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Persian Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Persian Red has a contrast ratio of 5.14:1 against white and 4.09:1 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, Persian Red has a lightness of 50% 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 red from the Gulf.
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 Persian Red 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, Persian Red 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.
Persian Red 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.