# Red Color (#FF0000)

> Red is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FF0000.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/red/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `red`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #FF0000
- **RGB**: rgb(255, 0, 0)
- **HSL**: hsl(0, 100%, 50%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(0, 100%, 100%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(0%, 100%, 100%, 0%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.628 0.258 29.2)

## What Colors Go With Red
Contrast is each color on Red (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Black (#000000)**: 5.25:1, text-safe. The classic partner: stark, graphic contrast that also gives readable text on red.
- **White (#FFFFFF)**: 4:1, background or accent. Clean and bold for large headings or icons on a red block; too weak for small text.
- **Gold (#FFD700)**: 2.85:1, background or accent. A festive, celebratory pairing seen in holiday and luxury packaging.
- **Navy (#000080)**: 4:1, background or accent. A dark blue counterweight for a patriotic or sporty look.
- **Ivory (#FFFFF0)**: 3.96:1, background or accent. A warm off-white that softens red without losing punch.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Red**: 5.25:1 (Passes AA for all text; AAA for large text only)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Red**: 4:1 (Passes AA for large text only)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Red**: 3.86:1 (Passes AA for large text only)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Red**: 1.44:1 (Fails AA and AAA)

## FAQ
### Can I use black text on Red?
Yes. Black text on Red has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 5.25:1, which passes AA (4.5:1) for all text sizes but not the stricter AAA level (7:1) for body text.

### Can I use white text on Red?
Only for large text. White text on Red has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 4:1: enough for large text (3:1) but below the 4.5:1 needed for body text.

### What colors go with Red?
Black, White, Gold, Navy and Ivory all go well with Red. Black (5.25:1) has enough contrast for text on Red; White, Gold, Navy and Ivory work better as a background or accent.

### What is the hex code for red?
The CSS named color red is #FF0000, which is RGB(255, 0, 0). The short form #F00 is the same color.

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/red-1920x1080.png