Explore 165 Pantone red references, from bright scarlet and warm tomato shades to deeper wine and burgundy tones. Start with the selected swatches, then compare the full collection in light, medium and dark groups. Each card includes its original color name and a HEX reference you can copy for a digital mockup. These browsing families are our editorial categories, rather than an official Pantone classification.
Selected starting points
Compare these references, then browse every shade below.
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Medium shades 106
Dark shades 59
Design & print notes
Choose the direction of your red
Compare a warm red with a cooler red before deciding on a palette. Place both beside the actual background, photography and neighboring brand colors in your layout. A small accent and a full page of the same red can feel very different, so try both proportions. Keep the complete color name with your shortlist instead of recording only a screenshot.
Keep emphasis readable
For an interface, test the copied red against the exact text and background colors you intend to use. Do not assume white lettering will be readable on every bright red. When red communicates an error, add a label or icon as well. Reserve your strongest accent for a clear purpose and compare a darker candidate for smaller text or fine details.
Approve the printed reference
Treat the HEX value as a starting point for screen work. For production, identify the named reference and intended paper with your printer, then review a physical sample or proof. The C suffix refers to a coated-paper reference. If the job uses a different material or printing process, request an appropriate proof rather than treating the screen preview as approval.
Editorial color groupings, not official Pantone categories.
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