ColorRed

Colorred is an informal label used in color discussions to describe a vivid, saturated red tone. It is not an official color name in major color systems such as Pantone, CMYK, or sRGB. The term often appears in design briefs or user interfaces to indicate a color intended to attract attention, convey urgency, or evoke energy. Because it is not standardized, its exact shade can vary between contexts and platforms.

In digital color spaces, colorred is typically represented as a highly saturated red near the red primary; common approximations in sRGB lie around hex values near #FF0000, though many renderings lean toward slightly toward orange or pink depending on white point and gamma. The absence of a precise specification means designers may select a specific value to suit their palette.

Differences from similar terms: colorred is distinct from the general category red; it is a provisional label used to signal a specific intention rather than a fixed hue. It sometimes overlaps with terms like scarlet, vermilion, or crimson, but those names have historical or industry-specific definitions.

In branding and UI design, a colorred cue is used to command attention, often paired with high contrast and clear typography. It can convey warmth and vitality while also implying warning or risk in certain contexts. Critics note that nonstandard names reduce accessibility and cross-platform consistency; whenever possible, exact color values should be specified.

See also: red, color theory, color space, Pantone, hex color.