Chili Pepper

Do you want to use this color in your promotional items? Here's what you should know!

Chili pepper is a vibrant shade of red. The color is used to signify anything spicy, hot, or fiery. It also symbolizes zest, passion, adventure, and taking chances.

In some cultures, the chili pepper is seen as a symbol of fertility, luck, and protection. The peppers are believed to have healing and restorative powers. Pantone named this shade of red the Color of the Year in 2007.

Examples of Chili Pepper Symbolism

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Chili’s Logo

Are you hungry for baby back ribs? You will be when you see the fiery red Chili’s logo! The name and logo were chosen because of the spicy chili on their menu.

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Coco

Chili peppers were first cultivated in Mexico, and as such, the bold red color is often associated with the culture. In the movie Coco, the main character wears a blazing red hoodie as he journeys through the Land of the Dead.

Matadors

Bullfighting is a popular activity in Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, and many other countries. The matador waves a chili pepper red cape to entice the bull to charge. The color is believed to hide any bloodstains. However, it’s also a nod to the passion behind the sport.

Types of Chili Pepper Red

Are you using chili pepper red in your branding? Below are the color codes you may need!

Color	Hex Code	RGB	CMYK
Chili Pepper	#941110	227, 34, 39	0, 85, 83, 11
Cayenne	#941110	148, 17, 0	0, 89, 89, 42
Ghost Pepper	#C10102	193, 1, 2	0, 99, 99, 24
Habanero	#B8473D	184, 71, 61	0, 61, 67, 28
Paprika	#B52B0B	181, 43, 11	0, 76, 94, 29
Red Pepper	#D10000	209, 0, 0	0, 100, 100, 18

Colors That Go With Chili Pepper

Sometimes one color just isn’t enough! Chili Pepper Red works best with any of these other colors.

Chili Pepper Color Codes

HEX:

#E32227

RGB:

227, 34, 39

CMYK:

0, 85, 83, 11

Pantone:

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Thread Color:

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