Shades of red
Crimson to rose ramps at high saturation — ideal accents and error states.
About red in UI and branding
Crimson to rose ramps at high saturation — ideal accents and error states.
Warm red ramps draw attention—ideal for sale badges, error states, and warm brand accents. Balance saturated red with neutral grays so alerts do not overwhelm the layout.
The grid below lists HSL-derived steps you can copy as HEX for CSS, design tokens, and presentation decks. For a custom ramp from your own seed color, open the tint & shade generator or export a full scale with the CSS variables generator.
Related: Tint & shade generator · Color picker · All shade pages
Shades of red — FAQ
How were these red swatches generated?
Swatches use HSL lightness and saturation steps tuned for red hues. They are starting points for UI exploration—verify brand-critical colors against official guides.
Can I use these red HEX values in production?
Yes for general interface work. Run text and icon pairs through our contrast checker and calibrate on target displays when accessibility matters.
Do you cover Pantone or print for red?
These are sRGB screen values. Print and packaging need ICC profiles, spot inks, or Pantone books—not HEX copied from the web alone.
How do I build a custom red ramp?
Pick a seed HEX in the tint & shade generator or generate 50–950 tokens in the CSS variables tool.
What is the difference between shade and tint for red?
Shades mix toward black; tints mix toward white. This page spans both ends of the lightness scale for red family hues.