warm Colorred Family

Scarlet

Scarlet is a brilliant, intense red-orange that demands immediate attention. It symbolizes courage, heat, and joy. This vibrant hue is associated with celebration and festivity, often used in contexts where maximum visual impact is desired.

Technical Codes

Variations

Tints & Shades

Lighter (Tints)

#FF472A
#FF6C55
#FF9180
#FFB5AA
#FFDAD5

Darker (Shades)

#D51C00
#AA1700
#801100
#550B00
#2A0600
Relationship

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#FF2400 + #00DDFF

Analogous

#FF005D / #FF2400 / #FFA100

Triadic

#FF2400 / #00FF22 / #2200FF

Applications

Best Use Cases

Festival marketing
Sports branding
Youth products
Action-oriented CTAs
Entertainment

Color Intelligence

Deep dive into the science and psychology of Scarlet.

What is the hex code for Scarlet?

The hex code for Scarlet is #FF2400. In RGB format, it's rgb(255, 36, 0). In HSL, it's hsl(8, 100%, 50%).

What colors go well with Scarlet?

Scarlet pairs beautifully with its complementary color (#00DDFF), analogous colors (#FFA100, #FF005D), and triadic colors (#00FF22, #2200FF). For a harmonious look, consider using tints and shades of Scarlet as well.

Is Scarlet a warm or cool color?

Scarlet is a warm color. Warm colors like this evoke feelings of warmth, energy, and passion.

What does Scarlet represent?

Scarlet is a brilliant, intense red-orange that demands immediate attention. It symbolizes courage, heat, and joy. This vibrant hue is associated with celebration and festivity, often used in contexts where maximum visual impact is desired.

What industries commonly use Scarlet?

Scarlet is commonly used in the following industries: entertainment, sports, gaming, events, retail. This color works particularly well for Festival marketing, Sports branding, Youth products.

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