Red (RYB)
HEX: #FE2712 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FE2712
254, 39, 18
5°, 92% ,99%
0, 84.65, 92.91, 0.39
About Red (RYB)
Red (RYB) (#FE2712) is a color with RGB(254, 39, 18) and HSL(5.34°, 92.91%, 99.61%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #12E9FE, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #12FE27 and #2712FE. The name comes from *raudaz (Proto-Germanic).
- HEX: #FE2712
- RGB: 254, 39, 18
- HSL: 5.34°, 92.91%, 99.61%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Neon, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #12E9FE
- Triadic colors: #12FE27, #2712FE
- The name comes from *raudaz (Proto-Germanic).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #FE2712 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'red' has deep roots in Indo-European languages. It derives from Proto-Germanic '*raudaz', which itself comes from Proto-Indo-European '*h₁rowdʰ-os' or '*h₁rewdʰ-' meaning 'red, ruddy'. This lineage connects 'red' to words for the color in many other languages, such as Latin 'ruber', Greek 'erythros', Sanskrit 'rudhira', and Russian 'krasny' (though 'krasny' also has a separate root meaning 'beautiful'). In Old English, it appeared as 'rēad'. The color red has been significant throughout human history, often associated with blood, fire, and strong emotions.
First Recorded Use
Before 900 AD
Cultural Associations
In many Western cultures, red is associated with love, passion, anger, danger, and excitement. It is the color of stop signs and traffic lights indicating 'stop'. In China, red is a highly auspicious color, symbolizing good fortune, joy, and prosperity. It is commonly used in weddings and during Chinese New Year. In India, red is a color of purity, fertility, and love, often worn by brides and associated with deities. In some African cultures, red can symbolize death or sacrifice, but also vitality and health. Red is a primary color in the RYB (Red, Yellow, Blue) color model, traditionally used in art and design for mixing pigments.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FE2712;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FE2712;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FE2712;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FE2712,
#FDFFFF
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FE2712,
#FDFFFF
);
}// SCSS variable
$red-(ryb): #FE2712;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$red-(ryb)-r: 254;
$red-(ryb)-g: 39;
$red-(ryb)-b: 18;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $red-(ryb);
color: rgba($red-(ryb)-r, $red-(ryb)-g, $red-(ryb)-b, 0.8);
}