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Dawn Red
Dawn Red
#FF5252Click to copy
Dawn Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 82, 82)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 100%, 66%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 68%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 68%, 68%, 0%)Copy
Dawn Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#FF5252
Click to copy#52FFFF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF52A9
Click to copy#FFA952
Click to copySplit Complementary
#52FFA9
Click to copy#52A9FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FF5252
Click to copy#FABDBD
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#EB0000
Click to copy#850000
Click to copy#1F0000
Click to copyDawn 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
3.19 : 1
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Black background #000000
6.58 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.93 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
3.96 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Dawn Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Dawn Red Color Introduction
Definition
Dawn Red (HEX #FF5252) has the RGB value rgb(255, 82, 82), the HSL value hsl(0°, 100%, 66%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 68%, 68%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Dawn Red is #52FFFF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF52A9 and #FFA852 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#52FFA9, #52A8FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Dawn Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Dawn Red has a contrast ratio of 3.19:1 against white and 6.58:1 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, Dawn Red has a lightness of 66% and a saturation of 100%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; 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 red of dawn light at daybreak, bright and vivid; often used in traditional bird-and-flower painting and paper-cutting, full of life.
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 Dawn 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, Dawn 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.
Dawn 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.
