Ferrari Red
HEX: #FF2800 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FF2800
255, 40, 0
9°, 100% ,50%
0, 84, 100, 0
About Ferrari Red
Ferrari Red (#FF2800) is a color with RGB(255, 40, 0) and HSL(9.4°, 100%, 50%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #00D7FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00FF28 and #2800FF. The name comes from Ferrari Red (English).
- HEX: #FF2800
- RGB: 255, 40, 0
- HSL: 9.4°, 100%, 50%
- Mood: Energetic, Bold
- Style: Vivid, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #00D7FF
- Triadic colors: #00FF28, #2800FF
- The name comes from Ferrari Red (English).
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 #FF2800 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The use of red as Italy's national racing color (Rosso Corsa) dates back to the early 1900s, when the International Automobile Federation (FIA) assigned national colors to competing countries. Italian cars, including those from Alfa Romeo and later Ferrari, adopted this red. Enzo Ferrari himself was deeply involved in racing and continued this tradition. Over time, the specific shade used by Ferrari became iconic, leading to the colloquial and later officially recognized term "Ferrari Red." It's not a single, immutable shade but rather a range of reds that have evolved slightly over the decades, though always maintaining a vibrant, deep red character. The hex code #ff2800 is one of the most commonly cited digital approximations for the modern interpretation.
First Recorded Use
While red has been a traditional Italian racing color since the early 20th century, the specific term "Ferrari Red" gained prominence as Ferrari established itself as a dominant force in motorsport, particularly from the 1940s and 1950s onwards. The exact hex code #ff2800 is a modern digital representation.
Cultural Associations
Ferrari Red is one of the most recognizable brand colors globally. It symbolizes speed, luxury, passion, and Italian excellence. It's deeply ingrained in motorsport culture and is often associated with high performance, prestige, and a certain lifestyle. The color is so iconic that it's often used as a benchmark for other reds in design and automotive contexts. It evokes strong emotional responses and is a key part of Ferrari's brand identity, extending beyond cars to merchandise and branding.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FF2800;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FF2800;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FF2800;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FF2800,
#00D7FF
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FF2800,
#00D7FF
);
}// SCSS variable
$ferrari-red: #FF2800;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$ferrari-red-r: 255;
$ferrari-red-g: 40;
$ferrari-red-b: 0;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $ferrari-red;
color: rgba($ferrari-red-r, $ferrari-red-g, $ferrari-red-b, 0.8);
}