Brand Colors

YouTube brand color palette

Technology / MediaFounded 2005Last verified 2026-02-11
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Brand story

YouTube red was designed to pop on any screen, mimicking the 'Record' light of classic video cameras. It represents a call to action, urging the user to click play and share their world. It is a symbol of the democratization of television.

Palette and usage

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YouTube Red

Primary

#FF0000

HEX #FF0000 · rgb(255, 0, 0) · hsl(0, 100%, 50%)

Attention, broadcast urgency, energy.

Contrast best: 5.25 (AA)Recommended: Black text
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