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Red Bull Brand Colors

Red Bull's energetic combination of red, gold, and dark tones creates a powerful, premium energy brand.

redbull.com

Brand Palette

#CC0001
#FFD700
#1B1919

Primary

Accent

Background

Color Values

Red Bull Red

Primary

HEX
#CC0001
RGB
rgb(204, 0, 1)
HSL
hsl(360, 100%, 40%)

Accessibility

on White5.89:1AA
on Black3.57:1AA Large
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Red Bull Gold

Accent

HEX
#FFD700
RGB
rgb(255, 215, 0)
HSL
hsl(51, 100%, 50%)

Accessibility

on White1.4:1Fail
on Black14.97:1AAA
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Red Bull Dark

Background

HEX
#1B1919
RGB
rgb(27, 25, 25)
HSL
hsl(0, 4%, 10%)

Accessibility

on White17.5:1AAA
on Black1.2:1Fail
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Accessibility Analysis

Coloron Whiteon Black
Red Bull Red
5.89:1AA
3.57:1AA Large
Red Bull Gold
1.4:1Fail
14.97:1AAA
Red Bull Dark
17.5:1AAA
1.2:1Fail

WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text. AA Large requires 3:1 for large text (18pt+) and UI components. AAA requires 7:1.

CSS Implementation

:root {
  --red-bull-red-bull-red: #CC0001;
  --red-bull-red-bull-gold: #FFD700;
  --red-bull-red-bull-dark: #1B1919;
}

/* Usage example */
.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--red-bull-red-bull-red);
  color: #ffffff;
}

Similar Color Alternatives

Named colors visually closest to Red Bull's primary color — useful for approximations or accessible substitutes.

Design Notes

Color Psychology

Red Bull uses a mid-tone palette anchored by Red Bull Red (#CC0001). Beverage brands build global recognition through singular, ownable colors used consistently across packaging, advertising, and digital.

Design Principles

  • High contrast ratios ensure legibility across all contexts
  • Primary color meets WCAG AA — usable for text and UI components
  • Consistent color usage across touchpoints builds strong brand recognition
  • Color palette reflects the brand's industry positioning and audience expectations

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Tags

beverageenergyredgoldsport

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Red Bull's official brand colors?
Red Bull's official brand colors are: Red Bull Red (#CC0001), Red Bull Gold (#FFD700), Red Bull Dark (#1B1919).
What is Red Bull's primary color hex code?
Red Bull's primary brand color is Red Bull Red with hex code #CC0001.
What are the RGB values for Red Bull's primary color?
Red Bull Red (#CC0001) has RGB values of rgb(204, 0, 1).
What is the HSL value of Red Bull's primary color?
Red Bull Red has an HSL value of hsl(360, 100%, 40%).
Is Red Bull's primary color WCAG accessible?
Red Bull Red (#CC0001) has a contrast ratio of 5.89:1 on white, which passes WCAG AA.
What industry is Red Bull in?
Red Bull operates in the Beverages industry, founded in 1987.