hellrot

hellrot is a term used in German to describe a bright red color. The word combines hell (bright) and rot (red), and in color discussions it denotes a vivid, high-luminance red rather than a dark or muted shade. Because there is no formal standard for "hellrot," the exact hue varies across color systems and contexts. In digital color spaces, it is typically represented by highly saturated reds, with commonly cited approximate hex codes ranging from #FF2A2A to #FF5A5A; in print, equivalents may shift due to paper stock and reproduction.

Usage of hellrot tends to emphasize energy, urgency, or attention. Designers often employ it as an accent color in branding and user interfaces where high visibility is desired. The term also appears in German-language fashion and interior design to describe similarly vivid reds, though practitioners may differ in exact interpretation.

Cultural and media usage: In fiction or media that adopts German color vocabulary, hellrot may appear as a descriptive term or as a proper name within a fictional setting, but such usage is not standardized and remains context-dependent.

See also: red, color terminology, German color names.