Shades of Red
with Hex Codes
Red is the most emotionally intense colour — it signals passion, urgency, danger, and love in equal measure. In CSS, the base red is #FF0000, but designers choose from hundreds of variants: deep crimson for luxury brands, bright scarlet for calls-to-action, soft coral for UI accents, dark maroon for premium feels, and warm tomato for food brands.
Complete List of Red Color Shades
Shades of Red — Hex Reference Table
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How to Use Shades of Red in CSS
Every shade on this page can be used directly in CSS. Copy the hex code and paste it into any CSS color property: color, background-color, border-color, box-shadow, or outline-color.
For transparency effects, convert the hex to RGB using the table above and use rgba(). For a design system, store your chosen shade as a CSS custom property so you can update it site-wide from one place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for red?
#FF0000. Crimson is #DC143C, maroon is #800000, coral is #FF7F50, and scarlet is #FF2400.What are the different shades of red called?
What is the darkest shade of red?
#800000), dark red (#8B0000), rosewood (#65000B), and blood red (#660000). Oxblood (#800020) is popular in fashion.What is the difference between crimson and scarlet?
#DC143C) is a cool, blue-leaning red used in academic contexts. Scarlet (#FF2400) is warm and orange-leaning, brighter and more energetic.How do I use red shades in CSS?
color: #DC143C; for crimson, or background-color: #FF7F50; for coral. CSS named reds include red, crimson, tomato, coral, maroon, and salmon.