What color is Chili Red?
Chili red is a bold, saturated red with warm undertones and a slightly darkened tone, hex #CD1C18, close to the skin of a ripe red chili pepper. The color has noticeable depth without leaning toward maroon or orange.
What is the meaning of the color Chili Red?
Named directly for the chili pepper, this shade entered common use as a color descriptor in the 20th century alongside the growth of the global spice trade and packaged food branding. The pepper itself was documented in European records as early as the 16th century following Spanish contact with the Americas, and its vivid red became a visual shorthand for heat and intensity. Heinz adopted chili red tones in product label design to signal bold, spiced flavors on shelves. The color is now a standard in food packaging and sportswear, most concretely anchored by brands like Sriracha, whose iconic red bottle has made this exact hue instantly recognizable worldwide.
What colors go with Chili Red?
Colors that pair well with Chili red include:
Cream: soft, warm relief
Charcoal: strong dark contrast
Olive green: earthy, grounded balance
Gold: rich, heated warmth
Navy blue: cool, bold opposition
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #CD1C18 |
color: #CD1C18;
|
| RGB | 205, 28, 24 |
color: rgb(205, 28, 24);
|
| RGB Percentage | 80%, 11%, 9% |
color: rgb(80%, 11%, 9%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 86%, 88%, 20% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 1°, 79%, 45% |
color: hsl(1, 79%, 45%);
|
| HSV | 1°, 88%, 80% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 36, 35, 1 |
color: lab(36% 35 1);
|
| Decimal | 13442072 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.chili-red {
color: #CD1C18;
}
$chili-red: #CD1C18;
rgb(205, 28, 24)