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Flushed Red
Flushed Red
#FF8A80Click to copy
Flushed Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 138, 128)Copy
HSLhsl(5, 100%, 75%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(5, 50%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 46%, 50%, 0%)Copy
Flushed Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#FF8A80
Click to copy#80F5FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF80B6
Click to copy#FFCA80
Click to copySplit Complementary
#80FFCA
Click to copy#80B5FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FF8A80
Click to copy#FDEAE8
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FF2C1A
Click to copy#B30E00
Click to copy#4D0600
Click to copyFlushed Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
2.28 : 1
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Black background #000000
9.20 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.09 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.53 : 1
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Flushed Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Flushed Red Color Introduction
Definition
Flushed Red (HEX #FF8A80) has the RGB value rgb(255, 138, 128), the HSL value hsl(5°, 100%, 75%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 46%, 50%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Flushed Red is #80F5FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF80B5 and #FFCA80 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#80FFCA, #80B5FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Flushed Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Flushed Red has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 against white and 9.20:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors 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, Flushed Red has a lightness of 75% 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 flush on a drinker’s cheeks — warm and soft; common in the dress of classical paintings of beauties and in traditional textile patterns.
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 Flushed 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, Flushed 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.
Flushed 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.
