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    rgb(255, 8, 0)

    About Candy Apple Red

    Candy apple red is a glossy, bright red that looks wet and shiny. It's the color of candy-coated apples at fairs and classic hot rods.

    Named after candied apples, which became popular at American fairs in the early 1900s. The color became iconic for custom cars in the 1950s and 60s.

    Candy apple red is perfect for automotive brands, retro designs, and anything that needs to look fun and glossy. It works great for food packaging and carnival themes. Popular for nail polish and lip products.

    255, 8, 0

    2°, 100%, 50%

    0.00, 0.97, 1.00, 0.00

    0.214

    Tints

    Color mixed with white for lighter variations

    #FF0800

    20% white

    #FF5C3B

    40% white

    #FF8A6A

    60% white

    #FFB29A

    80% white

    #FFD9CB

    100% white

    Shades

    Color mixed with black for darker variations

    #FF0800

    20% black

    #DB0000

    40% black

    #B70000

    60% black

    #950000

    80% black

    #760000

    100% black

    Tones

    Color mixed with gray for muted variations

    #FF0800

    20% gray

    #EB4024

    40% gray

    #D5583D

    60% gray

    #BE6953

    80% gray

    #A2756A

    100% gray

    Color Harmonies

    Colors that work beautifully together based on color theory

    Complementary

    Opposite on the color wheel, creates high contrast

    #FF0800

    #00F7FF

    Analogous

    Adjacent colors, creates harmony and cohesion

    #FF0077

    #FF0800

    #FF8800

    Triadic

    Three colors equally spaced, vibrant and balanced

    #FF0800

    #00FF08

    #0800FF

    Split Complementary

    Base plus two adjacent to complement, less tension

    #FF0800

    #00FF88

    #0077FF

    Tetradic (Square)

    Four colors forming a square, rich and diverse palette

    #FF0800

    #78FF00

    #00F7FF

    #8700FF

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