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Scarlet
Scarlet
#FF2400Click to copy
Scarlet Parameter Conversion Table
More converters →HEX#FF2400Copy
RGBrgb(255, 36, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(8, 100%, 50%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(8, 100%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 86%, 100%, 0%)Copy
Scarlet Color Schemes
Complementary
#FF2400
Click to copy#00DBFF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF005B
Click to copy#FFA400
Click to copySplit Complementary
#00FFA4
Click to copy#005BFF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FF2400
Click to copy#F48471
Click to copy#FBD6D0
Click to copy#991600
Click to copy#330700
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyScarlet 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
3.82 : 1
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Black background #000000
5.50 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.50 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.31 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Scarlet 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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Scarlet Color Introduction
Definition
Scarlet (HEX #FF2400) has the RGB value rgb(255, 36, 0), the HSL value hsl(8°, 100%, 50%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 86%, 100%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Scarlet is #00DBFF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF005B and #FFA300 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#00FFA4, #005CFF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Scarlet uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Scarlet has a contrast ratio of 3.82:1 against white and 5.50:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AA, making it suitable for text in dark mode.
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, Scarlet has a lightness of 50% and a saturation of 100%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The flame of power.
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 Scarlet 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, Scarlet 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.
Scarlet 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.