Shades of Red & Names with HEX, RGB Color Codes

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.

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

Desire red is a medium brightness variation which looks very much like a darker pink shade.

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 is a very strong and bright color, representing the red color of candy coated apples.

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 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 20^th century, 1914, according to records. It’s the color that represents the Imperial Standard of Napoleon I.

Ruby red represents the color of the gemstone; it has a pinkish purplish undertone to it.

Raspberry red has a purplish/pinkish tone to it which resembles the color of the fruit.

Chilli red is of course named after the chilli peppers, it’s a strong medium red.

Crimson is generally a darker, or deep shade of red, however some versions have an almost pinkish tinge to it.

Burgundy is a darker shade with a slight purple undertone to it.

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 is a darker, and somewhat weaker shade or variation, resembling the color of red bricks.

Wine is a darker elegant shade, resembling a red brownish color.

Merlot red is a dark shade, with a strong purple tone to it.

Mahogany is considered a red, however it has a strong influence of brown. It represents a common shade of mahogany wood.

Berry is a strong and dark red shade, resembling the red berry.

Blood red of course is meant to represent the dark red color that is blood.

Jam is a dark red, with a slight pinkish influence to it.

Lipstick is a deep and darker variation, it’s a common color of lipstick.

Garnet is a dark deep red shade, named after and resembling the color of the gemstone.

Current is a darker red variation with a very slight pinkish influence showing through.

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.

This shade closely matches the bright red color commonly used with Fire Engines.

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 represents one of the many orange and red colors created and emitted by fire.

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 18^th and perhaps 19^th century as a cotton dye.

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 is a pale, perhaps dull version of red. The pigment is made from a particular type of oxide, created in India.