Here you will find a list of the most common and popular tints and shades of red, including names, HEX and RGB color codes. This is a color resource that may help you find that tint or dark shade of red. Perhaps to be used individually, or perhaps to combine with other colors to achieve a desired effect or look for your website, logo or interior design project.
Red is the primary color that those who suffer with color blindness can struggle to see. Red signifies many things in the natural world, ranging from health to danger. While red can be striking and attention grabbing, it can also be difficult to see due to its short wavelength.
The most popular and well-known variations of red include dark shades like, Burgundy and Maroon, and attractive and striking reds like Scarlet and Ferrari.
Red
HEX #FF0000
RGB 255 0 0
On the RGB model this is the strongest red, comprising of no other color, 255 Red, 0 Green, 0 Blue.
Shades of Red – Names & Color Codes
Light Red
HEX #FB4346
RGB 251 67 70
Dark Red
HEX #D50004
RGB 213 0 4
Desire
HEX #EA3B52
RGB 234 59 82
Desire red is a medium brightness variation which looks very much like a darker pink shade.
Scarlet
HEX #FF2500
RGB 255 37 0
Scarlet is a bright variation of red, with a slight orange tint to it. It sits between red and orange on the color wheel, however it’s more red than orange. Scarlet holds importance in Christianity, being symbolic for sacrifice, and the blood of Christ. It is the color worn by senior clergy members of the Roman Catholic Church. It was also a significant color during the days of the Roman Empire, Emperors often worn scarlet.
Candy Apple
HEX #FF0800
RGB 255 8 0
Candy Apple is a very strong and bright color, representing the red color of candy coated apples.
Ferrari
HEX #E12901
RGB 225 41 1
Ferrari red has an orange tint to it, making it one of the brighter and more energetic variations. Ferrari red, also known as racing red, was the color that all Italian race cars were colored, however Ferrari was the most successful. Each country had its own color associated to its race cars.
Imperial
HEX #ED2939
RGB 237 41 57
Imperial is a strong red color, with a slight pinkish tinge to it. The Imperial red name was first assigned to the color and used in English in the early 20th century, 1914, according to records. It’s the color that represents the Imperial Standard of Napoleon I.
Ruby
HEX #DB0F27
RGB 219 15 39
Ruby red represents the color of the gemstone; it has a pinkish purplish undertone to it.
Raspberry
HEX #D31A38
RGB 211 26 56
Raspberry red has a purplish/pinkish tone to it which resembles the color of the fruit.
Chilli
HEX #C21A09
RGB 164 26 9
Chilli red is of course named after the chilli peppers, it’s a strong medium red.
Crimson
HEX #BA110C
RGB 186 17 12
Crimson is generally a darker, or deep shade of red, however some versions have an almost pinkish tinge to it.
Burgundy
HEX #90021F
RGB 144 2 31
Burgundy is a darker shade with a slight purple undertone to it.
Maroon
HEX #800000
RGB 128 0 0
Maroon is one of the most popular shades of red, with a somewhat brownish appearance. See the Maroon and Burgundy color meanings page for more information on these shades.
Fire Brick
HEX #B22222
RGB 178 34 34
Fire Brick is a darker, and somewhat weaker shade or variation, resembling the color of red bricks.
Wine
HEX #B11226
RGB 177 18 38
Wine is a darker elegant shade, resembling a red brownish color.
Merlot
HEX #730039
RGB 115 0 57
Merlot red is a dark shade, with a strong purple tone to it.
Mahogany
HEX #C04000
RGB 192 64 0
Mahogany is considered a red, however it has a strong influence of brown. It represents a common shade of mahogany wood.
Berry
HEX #990000
RGB 153 0 0
Berry is a strong and dark red shade, resembling the red berry.
Blood
HEX #800808
RGB 128 8 8
Blood red of course is meant to represent the dark red color that is blood.
Jam
HEX #8B171A
RGB 139 23 26
Jam is a dark red, with a slight pinkish influence to it.
Lipstick
HEX #8E1E1D
RGB 142 30 29
Lipstick is a deep and darker variation, it’s a common color of lipstick.
Garnet
HEX #7A2021
RGB 122 32 33
Garnet is a dark deep red shade, named after and resembling the color of the gemstone.
Current
HEX #8F1923
RGB 143 25 35
Current is a darker red variation with a very slight pinkish influence showing through.
Vermilion
HEX #E34234
RGB 227 66 52
Vermilion, made from the mineral cinnabar is bright red with a slight orange tinge. It was often used in pieces of art-work in ancient Rome and China.
Fire Engine
HEX #D0212A
RGB 208 33 42
This shade closely matches the bright red color commonly used with Fire Engines.
Sanguine
HEX #C2404B
RGB 194 64 75
Sanguine is well known in the art world, it was used by many great artists, including Leonardo Da Vinci. It’s also known to be the color of dried blood.
Flame
HEX #D4352D
RGB 212 53 45
Flame represents one of the many orange and red colors created and emitted by fire.
Turkey
HEX #AC1504
RGB 172 21 4
Turkey red is a dark shade with a brownish appearance. Created by the root of the rubia plant, first known records show it came from Turkey. it was often used in the 18th and perhaps 19th century as a cotton dye.
Coquelicot
HEX #FF3800
RGB 255 56 0
This is a very bright red, with a somewhat orange undertone, representing the color of the common poppy. Coquelicot is the French name given to the poppy.
Indian
HEX #D05D5D
RGB 208 93 93
Indian is a pale, perhaps dull version of red. The pigment is made from a particular type of oxide, created in India.