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Dragon Fruit Red
Dragon Fruit Red
#FF4757Click to copy
Dragon Fruit Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 71, 87)Copy
HSLhsl(355, 100%, 64%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(355, 72%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 72%, 66%, 0%)Copy
Dragon Fruit Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#FF4757
Click to copy#47FFEF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF47B3
Click to copy#FF9347
Click to copySplit Complementary
#47FF93
Click to copy#47B3FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FF4757
Click to copy#F9B3B9
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#E00013
Click to copy#7A000B
Click to copy#140002
Click to copyDragon Fruit 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
3.34 : 1
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Black background #000000
6.29 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
3.06 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
3.78 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Dragon Fruit 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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Dragon Fruit Red Color Introduction
Definition
Dragon Fruit Red (HEX #FF4757) has the RGB value rgb(255, 71, 87), the HSL value hsl(355°, 100%, 64%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 72%, 66%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dragon Fruit Red is #47FFEF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF47B3 and #FF9347 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#47FF93, #47B3FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dragon Fruit Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dragon Fruit Red has a contrast ratio of 3.34:1 against white and 6.29:1 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, Dragon Fruit Red has a lightness of 64% 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 bright red of red-fleshed dragon fruit, vivid and distinctive.
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 Dragon Fruit 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, Dragon Fruit Red is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Dragon Fruit 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.
