Colors that go with red
Red is urgent, passionate and hard to ignore: use it where you want attention. Here are palettes that pair well with red, with hex codes you can copy.
Red + teal (complementary)
Striking and balanced.
Red + navy + white
Classic and patriotic.
Burgundy + blush
Romantic and editorial.
Red + charcoal
Bold, sporty and modern.
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Why these combinations work
Red (#DC2626, hsl(0 72% 51%)) sits at hue 0° on the RGB color wheel. Its complement at 180° gives maximum contrast, neighbours within 30° give harmony, and neutrals tinted toward red tie everything together. Whatever you choose, keep text at 4.5:1 against its background — check it in the contrast checker.
Frequently asked questions
What colors go with red?
Teal/cyan is its complement. Navy, charcoal, white, blush pink and gold all pair well.
Do red and green go together?
They are complements on the painter’s wheel, but they can be indistinguishable to people with red–green color blindness, so never rely on them alone to carry meaning.